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D888 FYN

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

229,634 mi
Last recorded229,634 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 FYN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 229,634 miles

Dashboard missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2025 229,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Dashboard missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 229,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 229,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 228,231 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 228,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 226,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 226,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 224,951 miles

low parking brake reading

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 220,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 220,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2017 218,084 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

parking brake performance low

some play in both steering arms

Fail 11 Apr 2017 218,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

some play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Apr 2016 215,395 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 215,389 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Sep 2014 213,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 210,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 210,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 208,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 203,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

welding repairs to underside

Fail 16 Mar 2011 203,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

welding repairs to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2010 199,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 199,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 192,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 187,590 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 187,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D888 FYN is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 D888 FYN, 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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D888 FYN is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 19 November 1986.

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