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D977 UFV

1986 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD977 UFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 137,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 136,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 135,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 135,004 miles

Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 131,971 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 131,971 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 129,372 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,372 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 128,978 miles

Corrosion forming on front and rear floor pans both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion forming on front and rear floor pans both sides close to and inside prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 127,566 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans

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

Pass 5 May 2017 126,556 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F floors starting to corrode

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

Fail 2 May 2017 126,544 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/F floors starting to corrode

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

Pass 12 May 2016 125,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 125,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 121,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 120,590 miles

Floor showing sighns of corrosion

Front crossmember corroded

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 10 May 2011 120,581 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Floor showing sighns of corrosion

Front crossmember corroded

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,335 miles

Corrosion forming on floor pans and sills areas

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

front and rear tyres different sized but not mixed on same axle.

Pass 1 May 2009 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 111,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 109,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 107,774 miles

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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D977 UFV is a 1986 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D977 UFV, 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 D977 UFV registered?

D977 UFV is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D977 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D977 UFV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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