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D796 TNT

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD796 TNT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 94,848 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at mount bolt (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive all over steering rack and components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

both indicators do not cancel

hand brake travel at leaver high

Fail 21 Sep 2026 94,847 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at mount bolt (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive all over steering rack and components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

both indicators do not cancel

hand brake travel at leaver high

Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,680 miles

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

hand brake leaver travel high

indicator switch wount cancel

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,675 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,545 miles

Offside power steering pipe fouling on body

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

fuel cap seal perished

hand brake lever has lots of travel

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,859 miles

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

hand brake lever has lots of travel

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,205 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,205 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

oil leak

parking brake effort just passed 16%

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,257 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

oil leak

parking brake effort just passed 16%

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,045 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,045 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,992 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,094 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,770 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,019 miles

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

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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D796 TNT is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D796 TNT, 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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D796 TNT is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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