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LTU 900T

1987 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,842 mi
Last recorded122,842 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTU 900T
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is rubbing on lower ball joint thread (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,198 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 119,216 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 117,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,063 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are a different size to the front tyres

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 117,063 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres are a different size to the front tyres

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 116,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 114,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 113,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 111,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system repaired at front

indicator switch operation poor

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,713 miles

exhaust front pipe repaired with tape and mountings poor

long travel in handbrake

no tread on inner edges of rear tyres and close to legal limit

some play in front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2012 109,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front pipe repaired with tape and mountings poor

long travel in handbrake

no tread on inner edges of rear tyres and close to legal limit

some play in front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,484 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre has very heavy wear on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 102,247 miles

Handbrake lever near end of working travel.

Rear brake flexible hoses very poor condition,corrosion to ferrules close to MOT fail

Pass 15 May 2009 96,501 miles

Hand brake lever close to end of travel.

Rear brake flexible hose metal ferrules corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 86,973 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,884 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,331 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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LTU 900T is a 1987 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LTU 900T, 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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What year was LTU 900T registered?

LTU 900T is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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