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D384 TAR

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,130 mi
Last recorded189,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD384 TAR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 189,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 187,153 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 186,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 182,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 182,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 178,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 173,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 168,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,868 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 130,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 127,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 127,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 124,966 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 123,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 120,606 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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D384 TAR is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D384 TAR, 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 D384 TAR registered?

D384 TAR is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D384 TAR safe to buy?

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