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D808 XNJ

1987 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 XNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 110,548 miles

battery loose

exhaust mountings perished

n/s rear indicator lens cracked

o/s rear wheel binding

repairs to n/s front and rear floorpan

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2010 110,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

exhaust mountings perished

n/s rear indicator lens cracked

o/s rear wheel binding

repairs to n/s front and rear floorpan

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2009 110,329 miles

corrosion and welding repairs to osr nsr inner sills/floor pan inner wheel archs

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel archs

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow

osf nsf headlamp reflectors poor condition making headlight beam patterns poor

osf top shock bush slight movement

osr seatbelt slow to retract

rear discs corroded

underside of car covered in underseal

welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 23 Apr 2009

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion and welding repairs to osr nsr inner sills/floor pan inner wheel archs

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel archs

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow

osf nsf headlamp reflectors poor condition making headlight beam patterns poor

osf top shock bush slight movement

osr seatbelt slow to retract

rear discs corroded

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2008 109,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,214 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 109,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake reserve limited

hole in nearside floor outside any prescribed areas

water leak from engine , possibly water pump.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 106,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 103,942 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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D808 XNJ is a 1987 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D808 XNJ, 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

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What year was D808 XNJ registered?

D808 XNJ is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D808 XNJ safe to buy?

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