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D31 BWK

1986 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,845 mi
Last recorded86,845 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 BWK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,845 miles

Offside Front Park brake has low effort

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,277 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake poor on OSF

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF steering rack gaiter clamp poor

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake poor on OSF

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer lower boot floor corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,523 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer lower boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,041 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 73,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 70,375 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 70,371 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)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Virtually inop (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,256 miles

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

Nearside Front CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT VERY DIM

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLIT, LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 68,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding HAND BRAKE STAYS ON (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT VERY DIM

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLIT, LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 66,260 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,033 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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D31 BWK is a 1986 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 D31 BWK, 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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D31 BWK is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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