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D40 MOE

1986 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,904 mi
Last recorded159,904 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 MOE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 159,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 158,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 138,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,692 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 118,697 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 92,242 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,458 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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D40 MOE is a 1986 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D40 MOE, 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 D40 MOE registered?

D40 MOE is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D40 MOE safe to buy?

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