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D270 WEW

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,937 mi
Last recorded151,937 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 WEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,937 miles

advise front brakes low all tyres getting low varous oil leaks underside of vehicle req pressure wash

Fail 25 Aug 2009 151,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise front brakes low all tyres getting low varous oil leaks underside of vehicle req pressure wash

Pass 21 Aug 2008 148,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 148,835 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 145,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 145,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 139,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 132,462 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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D270 WEW is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D270 WEW, 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 D270 WEW registered?

D270 WEW is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D270 WEW safe to buy?

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