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D696 BUT

1987 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,477 mi
Last recorded169,477 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Saab 9000127,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 BUT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 169,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 169,433 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 169,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 169,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 168,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 168,284 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to most bodywork panels but no sharp edges

corrosion to rear valence but no sharp edges

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 20 Nov 2012 168,284 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to most bodywork panels but no sharp edges

corrosion to rear valence but no sharp edges

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2011 167,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 166,299 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 166,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 164,417 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 164,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 162,766 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 159,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 157,300 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 157,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 155,181 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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D696 BUT is a 1987 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 127,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D696 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D696 BUT registered?

D696 BUT is a 1987 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 January 1987.

Is D696 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D696 BUT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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