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D468 AEW

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD468 AEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 111,359 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 111,285 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 111,285 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 111,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 110,825 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 110,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 109,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 109,248 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 108,629 miles

suspension parts starting to get corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 108,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension parts starting to get corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 108,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front & rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 108,222 miles

front & rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 107,282 miles

front & rear suspension parts corroded

o/s/r wheel has slight damage

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 18 May 2007 107,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front & rear suspension parts corroded

o/s/r wheel has slight damage

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 22 May 2006 106,253 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension parts corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 22 May 2006 106,253 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension parts corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

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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D468 AEW is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D468 AEW, 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 D468 AEW registered?

D468 AEW is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D468 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D468 AEW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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