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E857 LYY

1988 Saab 9000 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,736 mi
Last recorded209,736 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000 I118,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE857 LYY
MakeSaab
Model9000 I
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 209,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 202,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 202,522 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 195,221 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 195,221 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 I?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
5,154
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 30
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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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