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D175 ERV

1986 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 ERV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 104,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 99,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,976 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 93,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 87,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,407 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,407 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,568 miles

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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D175 ERV is a 1986 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D175 ERV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D175 ERV registered?

D175 ERV is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D175 ERV safe to buy?

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