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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both doors badly corroded
Both front outer wheel arches badly corroded.
Both front windscreen pillars corroded
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing panel badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sings of rear exhaust fowling suspension
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sings of rear exhaust fowling suspension
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake near end of travel
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake near end of travel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm inner chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm inner chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
multiple areas of body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
Instrument panel faulty, gauges reading obviously wrong.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle generally in poor condition regarding body corrosion etc.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
Instrument panel faulty, gauges reading obviously wrong.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Vehicle generally in poor condition regarding body corrosion etc.
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated but working
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery tray area holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Centre boot floor area holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated but working
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front engine mounting deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wishbone area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wishbone area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wishbone area, 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wishbone area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Offside rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Oil leak
offside boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Nearside front inner wing corroded, not in a prescribed area
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front inner wing corroded, not in a prescribed area
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside front upper ball joint noisy in operation
Handbrake travel close to reserve
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
(P) light on dim
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front ' rear no plate starting seperation o/s c/v boot leaking grease
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rust at o/s front chassis †Rust at o/s & n/s rear inner wing panels
Rust at o/s front chassis †Rust at o/s & n/s rear inner wing panels
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D930 FYJ is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 D930 FYJ, 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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D930 FYJ is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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