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D353 GYH

1986 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,521 mi
Last recorded174,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 GYH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 174,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 170,293 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 164,284 miles

Light corrosion to underside

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 156,959 miles

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

Nearside Jacking point corroded

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

Offside Jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 151,542 miles

Jacking points corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 146,163 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 135,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 130,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 124,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 116,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,074 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 101,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 90,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 90,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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D353 GYH is a 1986 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D353 GYH, 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 D353 GYH registered?

D353 GYH is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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