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D174 HYX

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,636 mi
Last recorded146,636 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 HYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,636 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 145,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 144,904 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 144,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

(n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 144,074 miles

corosion developing un der vehicle

slight damage screen zone a

Fail 12 Nov 2012 144,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion developing un der vehicle

slight damage screen zone a

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,720 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2011 141,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2010 139,176 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2010 139,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2009 136,837 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2009 136,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2008 134,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake inbalance test just met

corrosion developing through vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2008 134,740 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake inbalance test just met

corrosion developing through vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2008 134,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2007 132,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D174 HYX is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 D174 HYX, 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 39 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D174 HYX registered?

D174 HYX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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