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D836 GUL

1987 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD836 GUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 143,007 miles

Engine coolant leak

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to see rear brake pad fully

Pass 26 Nov 2018 139,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 137,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks/contamination

Fail 18 Nov 2016 137,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks/contamination

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,522 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 136,086 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 136,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,223 miles

engine oil leaks

suspect power steering fluid leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2013 135,223 miles

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

engine oil leaks

suspect power steering fluid leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2012 134,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 132,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 131,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 130,022 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 130,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 128,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2007 126,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 126,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 123,720 miles

small hole in offside front lower valance / wing

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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D836 GUL is a 1987 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D836 GUL, 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 D836 GUL registered?

D836 GUL is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1987.

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