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D233 ESL

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

172,574 mi
Last recorded172,574 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD233 ESL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 172,574 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 172,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 170,490 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 158,143 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 157,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 145,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 145,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 129,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 129,805 miles

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

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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D233 ESL is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D233 ESL, 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 D233 ESL registered?

D233 ESL is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1986.

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