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D26 SGJ

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,392 mi
Last recorded140,392 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 SGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

brake servo corroded

corrosion to wheel arches

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 Nov 2018 140,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

brake servo corroded

corrosion to wheel arches

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

chips in windscreen

corrosion to wheel arches

oil leak

vehicle has been underseald

Fail 31 Oct 2017 138,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

chips in windscreen

corrosion to wheel arches

oil leak

vehicle has been underseald

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,118 miles

chip in windscreen

front pads wearing thin

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

temp fuel cap (approved type)

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2016 138,000 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,956 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

battery loose, but not insecure

nearside and offside front seats loose

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 132,947 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

battery loose, but not insecure

nearside and offside front seats loose

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 126,602 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front passenger seat loose but not insecure

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre perished and wearing low inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 5 Sep 2013 126,128 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre perished and wearing low inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 24 May 2012 124,551 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight corrosion to undrside of car

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,497 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

dampness to power steering pipes

exhaust rubbers poor condtion

nail in o/s/r tyre

part worn tyre fitted nearside rear

slight corrosion to outer sill o/s

tempary repair to centre section of exhaust

tempary repair to nearside cv gatior

Fail 7 Dec 2009 119,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

dampness to power steering pipes

exhaust rubbers poor condtion

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to outer sill o/s

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,401 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 112,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 105,612 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 100,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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D26 SGJ is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D26 SGJ, 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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D26 SGJ is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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