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D131 FAH

1986 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,649 mi
Last recorded137,649 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 FAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate on limit delamination

n/s/f hand brake sticking on

n/s/r top shock mount corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 137,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate on limit delamination

n/s/f hand brake sticking on

n/s/r top shock mount corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 127,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear shockabsorber mountings starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2007 108,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,494 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 99,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

park brake lever travel slightly high

water in o/s h,lamp

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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D131 FAH is a 1986 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D131 FAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D131 FAH registered?

D131 FAH is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D131 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D131 FAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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