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D548 FWV

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 FWV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 121,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe near lower wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Towbar retaining device insecure mounting plate bolt insecure/damaged (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 116,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 116,547 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 116,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 115,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 115,711 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 115,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,194 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D548 FWV is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D548 FWV, 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 D548 FWV registered?

D548 FWV is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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