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D754 DPL

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,147 mi
Last recorded43,147 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD754 DPL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 42,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 41,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,498 miles

Advise handbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 39,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 38,988 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 36,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,566 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,429 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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D754 DPL is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D754 DPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D754 DPL?

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What year was D754 DPL registered?

D754 DPL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D754 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D754 DPL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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