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D39 XNR

1986 Saab 9000

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,792 mi
Last recorded88,792 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Saab 9000106,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 XNR
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 88,792 miles

chip in screen

Pass 26 May 2022 88,103 miles

chip in screen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,909 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

corrosion on sills

Fail 22 Dec 2018 85,909 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

corrosion on sills

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,788 miles

N/S/R Handbrake -Effort required.

O/S/F - Brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,627 miles

o/s/f brake binding

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,013 miles

Offside wiper blade borderline

operation of main beam switch borderline

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,634 miles

condition of wheel arches

movement in upper steering coloumn bush

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,887 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust front pipe BORDERLINE

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wheel arches

Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,820 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f wheel arch BORDERLINE

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,615 miles

blow on exhaust back box

corrosion o/s sill

handbrake travel

o/s front brake disc's

oil leak

rear shockers leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

blow on exhaust back box

corrosion o/s sill

handbrake travel

o/s front brake disc's

oil leak

rear shockers leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,579 miles

repair and blow on exhaust back box

Fail 4 Dec 2009 49,561 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 41,554 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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D39 XNR is a 1986 Saab 9000 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 106,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D39 XNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D39 XNR registered?

D39 XNR is a 1986 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D39 XNR safe to buy?

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