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ABY 88S

1989 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABY 88S
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 110,979 miles

Exhaust noisy non-standard stainless steel system fitted...no external leaks (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,297 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard stainless system fitted..no external leaks (7.1.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front suspension creaking when driven

Fail 16 May 2018 110,297 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard stainless system fitted..no external leaks (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front suspension creaking when driven

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,996 miles

Exhaust noisy stainless system fitted... no external leaks (7.1.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under lower arches at front edge of wheel both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 109,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,415 miles

indicator stalk only just manages to stay in right turn position.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,409 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

indicator stalk only just managing to hold its position when used for right turns

Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,128 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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ABY 88S is a 1989 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 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 ABY 88S, 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 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABY 88S registered?

ABY 88S is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is ABY 88S safe to buy?

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