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D626 VFW

1987 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD626 VFW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,462 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,422 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

suspension corroded

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,871 miles

under side corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,183 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,750 miles

slight exhaust blow

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 14 May 2018 70,698 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,048 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,755 miles

hanb brake on maximum reserve travel.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,010 miles

hand brake on maximum reserve travel.

power steering slight leak from reservoir.

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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D626 VFW is a 1987 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D626 VFW, 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 D626 VFW registered?

D626 VFW is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D626 VFW safe to buy?

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