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D468 XJF

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD468 XJF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,465 miles

advise on oil leak from engine & fuel leak from fuel filter

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,614 miles

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

front nearside indicator lense cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 67,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 60,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,189 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 43,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 43,671 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,072 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,455 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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D468 XJF is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D468 XJF registered?

D468 XJF is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1986.

Is D468 XJF safe to buy?

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