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D846 PTA

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,701 mi
Last recorded121,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD846 PTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 121,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,641 miles

O/S and N/S Front jackings points slightly rusted.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 113,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 111,420 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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D846 PTA is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D846 PTA, 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 D846 PTA registered?

D846 PTA is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D846 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D846 PTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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