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D950 VMX

1986 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,534 mi
Last recorded44,534 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD950 VMX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,643 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,217 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 36,216 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,413 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,396 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 32,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,018 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM OUTER CLIP

Pass 27 Jun 2005 29,092 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS POSSIBLE POWER STEERING PUMP OR RACK REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM OUTER CLIP

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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D950 VMX is a 1986 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D950 VMX, 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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What year was D950 VMX registered?

D950 VMX is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D950 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D950 VMX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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