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D828 ERF

1987 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,722 mi
Last recorded154,722 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD828 ERF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 154,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 151,531 miles

o-s-f seat runner worn

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 151,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

o-s-f seat runner worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 147,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 147,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 141,981 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 141,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 137,097 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak on exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2007 137,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak on exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2006 132,926 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 132,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D828 ERF is a 1987 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D828 ERF, 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 D828 ERF registered?

D828 ERF is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D828 ERF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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