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D258 HYL

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD258 HYL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,970 miles

Oil leak

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

boot struts defective.

front exhaust section corroded.

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not retracting fully.

n/s & o/s/rear shock damp.

n/s front headlamp pattern poor.

n/s/front seat belt damaged.

o/s/rear sill lip corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 106,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure.

boot struts defective.

front exhaust section corroded.

hand brake travel.

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not retracting fully.

n/s & o/s/rear shock damp.

n/s front headlamp pattern poor.

n/s rear tyre badly perished.

n/s/front seat belt damaged.

o/s/rear sill lip corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,258 miles

1 of 2 centre exhaust rubber mounts detached

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

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

possible slight noise both rear wheel bearings

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Oct 2007 104,005 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads seem low

N/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Ns Rear tyre wall perishing slightly

Os Rear shock absorber seems damp

Osf Tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Sign Of Fluid Around Brake Servo

Sign of fluid around power steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2007 104,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads seem low

N/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Ns Headlamp beam poor

Ns Rear tyre wall perishing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Os Rear shock absorber seems damp

Osf Tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Sign Of Fluid Around Brake Servo

Sign of fluid around power steering rack

Wipers smearing, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 26 Oct 2006 103,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

possible noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

signs of fluid on power steering rack

wipers smearing & washer aim poor (2 of 4 jets not working)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 103,259 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

possible noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

signs of fluid on power steering rack

wipers smearing & washer aim poor (2 of 4 jets not working)

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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D258 HYL is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D258 HYL, 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 D258 HYL registered?

D258 HYL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D258 HYL safe to buy?

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