MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?
Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E857 LYY is a 1988 Saab 9000 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Saab 9000 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 118,403 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E857 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 I typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 9000 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E857 LYY registered?
E857 LYY is a 1988 Saab 9000 I, first registered on 16 March 1988.
Is E857 LYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E857 LYY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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