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D504 BLX

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD504 BLX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 125,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,921 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 123,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,237 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,195 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 121,165 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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D504 BLX is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D504 BLX, 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 D504 BLX registered?

D504 BLX is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D504 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D504 BLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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