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D516 CPF

1987 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD516 CPF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 145,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 145,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,208 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body has slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 140,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

calliper bolt locking tabs ,partially locked

Fail 9 Jun 2016 140,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake calliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 138,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 136,219 miles

Hole in boot floor due to corrosion not within prescribed area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 136,213 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Hole in boot floor due to corrosion not within prescribed area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 134,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,122 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 131,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 128,476 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 127,152 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 127,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 125,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 124,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 122,302 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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D516 CPF is a 1987 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 D516 CPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D516 CPF registered?

D516 CPF is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D516 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D516 CPF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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