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D866 YLK

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD866 YLK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,250 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,066 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

grease loss nearside cv boot

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

grease loss nearside cv boot

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,417 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,417 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,534 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,360 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,599 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

damage to windscreen

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished

wear to front brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2007 86,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

damage to windscreen

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished

wear to front brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 81,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

binding to o/s/f brake

corrosion to all front brake ferrules

fraying to n/s/f seat belt

perishing to all tyres

rear exhaust hanger broken

strong advise damage to o/s/r wheel arch

washers need adjusting

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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D866 YLK is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 D866 YLK, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D866 YLK is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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