MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front no plate cracked & rear no plate starting to deteriate
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake disc gaurds are corroded away
corrosion at n/s/r where tie bar attaches to body
corrosion at o/s/f floor
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake disc gaurds are corroded away
corrosion at n/s/r where tie bar attaches to body
corrosion at o/s/f floor
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
see original
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
all brake disc covers are corroded away
fuel tank straps are corroding
o/s/f flexi hose corroded ar ferrule
windscreen is cracked at n/s exceeding 40mm but not in swept area
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust rear section corroded
o/s/r disc corroded
oil leak at engine
rear shockers corroded
windscreen cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D442 YRS is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 D442 YRS, 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.
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What year was D442 YRS registered?
D442 YRS is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 July 1987.
Is D442 YRS safe to buy?
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