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F416 MBY

1988 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF416 MBY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 104,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,544 miles

oil leak from engine compartment ,but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2020 102,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,039 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,956 miles

nearside rear light lens slight damaged, cracked.

rear hand brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,212 miles

both front flexi brake pipes perished

both rear anti roll bar bushed worn

engine oil leak

lower engine mount worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,131 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,585 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,284 miles

rear reflector broken

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 88,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,028 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 83,028 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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F416 MBY is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F416 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F416 MBY registered?

F416 MBY is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F416 MBY safe to buy?

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