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D681 OET

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 OET
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,141 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 94,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,784 miles

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 93,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 93,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,307 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,657 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake pads have been hot

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,180 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,050 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 87,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 87,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,129 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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D681 OET is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 D681 OET, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D681 OET registered?

D681 OET is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D681 OET safe to buy?

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