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D177 ERV

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,306 mi
Last recorded208,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 ERV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 208,306 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 208,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 208,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 203,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 198,856 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 198,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 194,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 187,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 180,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 180,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 180,149 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 180,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 179,483 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 179,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 177,615 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 176,726 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

lower performance o/s front handbrake

Pass 14 Jan 2014 176,726 miles

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

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

lower performance o/s front handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2013 175,577 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 173,732 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear disc pitted slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 173,688 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 171,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 169,831 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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D177 ERV is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D177 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 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 D177 ERV registered?

D177 ERV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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