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D781 UNJ

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

206,180 mi
Last recorded206,180 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 UNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 206,180 miles

Battery tray becoming corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch to footwell holed

Nearside front tyre smooth at outer edge at shallow tread design

Nearside rear tyre worn at edges at shallower tread design

Offside front wheel arch becoming corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 206,180 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Battery tray becoming corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch to footwell holed

Nearside front tyre smooth at outer edge at shallow tread design

Nearside rear tyre worn at edges at shallower tread design

Offside front wheel arch becoming corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 204,629 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s rear tyre + n/s front worn edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 204,603 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s rear tyre + n/s front worn edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 203,737 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise n/s rear tyre worn edges

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2010 203,737 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise n/s rear tyre worn edges

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 201,413 miles

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion n/s lower wheel arch area

Fail 3 Aug 2009 201,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise slight corrosion n/s lower wheel arch area

Pass 7 Aug 2008 197,306 miles

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

Oil leak

advise n/s rear brake noisey operation

Fail 4 Aug 2008 197,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

advise n/s rear brake noisey operation

Pass 8 Aug 2007 194,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both front tyres +n/.s rear worn edges

Pass 1 Aug 2006 190,246 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 190,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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D781 UNJ is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 D781 UNJ, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D781 UNJ registered?

D781 UNJ is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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