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D773 THK

1987 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD773 THK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 96,001 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO HOSE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,137 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 94,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,465 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,145 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 82,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,384 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,184 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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D773 THK is a 1987 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 D773 THK, 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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D773 THK is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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