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D345 SGP

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD345 SGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,378 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise nearside front brake hose deteriorated

advise parking lever defective but can be satisfacorliy operated

advise vehicle structure is corroded structur not reduced

Fail 7 Feb 2024 81,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 76,969 miles

Central Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has been repaired

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,066 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Front cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 59,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front cracking

Offside Front cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excess travel in parking brake

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 34,051 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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D345 SGP is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D345 SGP, 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 D345 SGP registered?

D345 SGP is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 11 April 1987.

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