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D741 OOF

1987 Saab 9000

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Saab 9000127,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD741 OOF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

body panels corroding

bonnet cannot be secured upright

both inner rear wing panels corroding

both rear tyres deteriorated

headlamp masks damaged

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

offside rear seatbelt twisted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,252 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

body panels corroding

bonnet cannot be secured upright

both inner rear wing panels corroding

both rear tyres deteriorated

headlamp masks damaged

nearside rear seatbelt twisted

offside rear seatbelt twisted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,691 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 71,688 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,922 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 65,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 53,576 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

temp gauge irratic †bonnet will not stay up on own

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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D741 OOF is a 1987 Saab 9000 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 D741 OOF, 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 D741 OOF registered?

D741 OOF is a 1987 Saab 9000, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D741 OOF safe to buy?

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