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E844 SNY

1988 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

238,591 mi
Last recorded238,591 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE844 SNY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 238,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

both rear wheel arches tapped

rear calipers corroed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 231,986 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 231,985 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches taped up

slight movement in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2006 231,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2005 217,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2005 217,517 miles

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

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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E844 SNY is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E844 SNY, 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 E844 SNY registered?

E844 SNY is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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