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TYU 655

1987 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYU 655
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S worn down more than O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear registration plates fixed over existing plates.

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

Fail 14 May 2026 78,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S worn down more than O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear registration plates fixed over existing plates.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers work intermittently. Advise repair.

Pass 19 May 2025 78,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F brake pads worn (3mm) more than O/S/F (5/6mm). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers work very intermittently, but provide sufficient fluid.

Fail 19 May 2025 78,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working N/S and O/S. (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F brake pads worn (3mm) more than O/S/F (5/6mm). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 77,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 75,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,327 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 5 May 2016 60,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 51,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,297 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,789 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,772 miles

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

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

all brake hoses slightly corroded

front & rear hub components slightly corroded

front tyres slightly cracking

slight inbalance of rear brakes

slight travel on hand brake

tubo heat shield missing by battery

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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TYU 655 is a 1987 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 TYU 655, 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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TYU 655 is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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