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D766 YFT

1987 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,614 mi
Last recorded216,614 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD766 YFT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 216,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 216,614 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

excesive corosion and holed n/s and o/s inner sills but not within anything

Pass 19 Feb 2009 211,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 180,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 180,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 173,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 173,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D766 YFT is a 1987 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D766 YFT, 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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What year was D766 YFT registered?

D766 YFT is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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