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D381 VKJ

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,318 mi
Last recorded189,318 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 VKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 189,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 189,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 26 Apr 2025 189,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 189,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

Vehicle body undersealed

Pass 4 May 2023 188,567 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 188,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 187,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 179,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 171,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 163,467 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 163,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 153,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 153,977 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 153,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both h/lamp units slight condensation

oil leak

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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D381 VKJ is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D381 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D381 VKJ registered?

D381 VKJ is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D381 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D381 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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