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D362 RBG

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,515 mi
Last recorded63,515 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD362 RBG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has much travel before brakes apply and not much reserve travel.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,827 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

park brake effort just passed 17%

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,987 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,675 miles

exhaust back box rubber mount deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,477 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,009 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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D362 RBG is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D362 RBG, 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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D362 RBG is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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