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D196 BBY

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

285,730 mi
Last recorded285,730 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 BBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 285,730 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 285,732 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 285,146 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 285,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 283,744 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 283,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 281,121 miles

Slight damage to wind screen

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jan 2010 281,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2009 278,334 miles

Front and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Slight perishing on both rear top shock absorber rubbers and corrosion in area of mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2009 278,334 miles

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

Front and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Slight perishing on both rear top shock absorber rubbers and corrosion in area of mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2008 275,485 miles

Slight corrosion in area of both rear top shockabsorber mountings and top bushes starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to wall of n/s/f tyre

Slight wear/niose from o/s/f outer drive shaft joint.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 275,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion in area of both rear top shockabsorber mountings and top bushes starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to wall of n/s/f tyre

Slight wear/niose from o/s/f outer drive shaft joint.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 273,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 273,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 268,734 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 268,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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D196 BBY is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D196 BBY, 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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D196 BBY is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 13 April 1987.

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