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E159 YGP

1988 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 YGP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 111,761 miles

previous advises apply

Fail 10 Sep 2007 111,761 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror broken

nearside rear door not open from inside

offside rear door not open

Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,801 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 107,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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E159 YGP is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 125,476 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E159 YGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E159 YGP registered?

E159 YGP is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E159 YGP safe to buy?

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