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D930 NGT

1986 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,889 mi
Last recorded170,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD930 NGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 170,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 164,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 162,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 157,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 152,774 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 146,646 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 140,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 132,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 126,146 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 120,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 113,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 112,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 111,065 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 109,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 109,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 108,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,876 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 107,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,442 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 106,230 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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D930 NGT is a 1986 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D930 NGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D930 NGT registered?

D930 NGT is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D930 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D930 NGT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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