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D730 XFG

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,016 mi
Last recorded155,016 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 XFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 155,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 155,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 152,835 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 152,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 149,714 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 149,704 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 145,280 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,858 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 142,858 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 139,492 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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D730 XFG is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D730 XFG, 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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D730 XFG is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D730 XFG safe to buy?

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