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D250 JJT

1987 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 JJT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,238 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,078 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,789 miles

welding repairs painted over

Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary (sealing type) fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2022 92,403 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

temporary (sealing type) fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear silencer small leak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mount rubbers perrishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,170 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear silencer small leak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mount rubbers perrishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,578 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,876 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,663 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,663 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,984 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,010 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,990 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,420 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,228 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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D250 JJT is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D250 JJT, 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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D250 JJT is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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