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D442 YRS

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

198,845 mi
Last recorded198,845 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD442 YRS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 198,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 188,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 188,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 176,740 miles

see original

Fail 13 Oct 2006 176,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 165,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 165,930 miles

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.

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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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.

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