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E984 YGJ

1988 Saab 900

Silver Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

329,805 mi
Last recorded329,805 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 YGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 329,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion starting front but not within distance of any mounting point

advise under body showing sligth signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Fail 26 Aug 2014 329,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion starting front but not within distance of any mounting point

advise under body showing sligth signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Fail 25 Jul 2014 329,805 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion starting offside front but not within distance of any mounting points

advise under body showimg slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 11 Mar 2013 321,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 312,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 312,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise on nearside body trim outer

Pass 8 Mar 2011 301,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Faulty indicator stalk ok at time of test

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 293,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 293,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 287,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 287,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 276,596 miles

corrosion holes osf and nsf floor valance outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2008 276,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion holes osf and nsf floor valance outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2007 267,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 267,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 255,241 miles

near side front side light intermitant o/k at time of test

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
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E984 YGJ is a 1988 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E984 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.

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E984 YGJ is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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