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D715 FYO

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 FYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 141,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

battery tray is corroded

o/s/f brake back plate is corroded

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,199 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

battery tray is corroded

boot floor is corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

o/s/f brake back plate is corroded

o/s/f inner wing is corroded

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 140,199 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery tray is corroded

boot floor is corroded but not within 30cm of any mountings

o/s/f brake back plate is corroded

o/s/f inner wing is corroded

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 139,364 miles

Oil leak

carrosion under battery but not within 30cm of moutings, steering or suspension

Fail 30 Jun 2010 139,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion under battery but not within 30cm of mountings, steering or susension

Pass 13 Jul 2009 137,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 137,943 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2008 136,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 136,193 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 135,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 135,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 134,368 miles

Oil leak

rust hole in front lower body

Fail 20 Jul 2006 134,354 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

not all washers working

oil leak

rust hole in front low body

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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D715 FYO is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D715 FYO, 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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D715 FYO is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 13 January 1987.

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