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E983 YGJ

1988 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 YGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,595 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 102,304 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer c/v gaiter damp

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 98,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 98,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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E983 YGJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 E983 YGJ, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E983 YGJ registered?

E983 YGJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1988.

Is E983 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E983 YGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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