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D530 VTY

1987 Saab 9000 I

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD530 VTY
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,439 miles

o/s front antiroll bar bush starting to split

some body panels starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Dec 2007 131,796 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leak

engine top mount split

Fail 3 Dec 2007 131,796 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil leak

engine top mount split

Pass 4 Jul 2006 127,193 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2006 127,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on legal limit

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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D530 VTY is a 1987 Saab 9000 I in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D530 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D530 VTY registered?

D530 VTY is a 1987 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D530 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D530 VTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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