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D230 MTA

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,972 mi
Last recorded165,972 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 MTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 165,972 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 159,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2007 159,586 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 154,838 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 154,838 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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D230 MTA is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D230 MTA, 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 D230 MTA registered?

D230 MTA is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D230 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D230 MTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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