MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,138 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
accident damage at nearside front bumper/wing and nearside outer sill ( impact damage )
fuel cap plastic cover damaged
headlamp reflector backings deteriorating
nearside screen wash jet weak and 1x offside inoperative
slight webbing damage at rear centre seatbelt
tailgate and bonnet struts weak/inoperative
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
accident damage at nearside front bumper/wing and nearside outer sill ( impact damage )
fuel cap plastic cover damaged
handbrake travel high
headlamp reflector backings deteriorating
lower effort at nearside rear parking brake
nearside rear tyre edge wear ( stepped tread pattern and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )
nearside screen wash jet weak and 1x offside inoperative
offside front tyre outer edge worn,splitting and general wear at/close to limit
offside rear door locking plate loose
slight webbing damage at rear centre seatbelt
tailgate and bonnet struts weak/inoperative
water pump noisy and leaking
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
edge wear at n/s rear tyre close to limit ( stepped tread pattern )
engine cam/tappet noise
evidence of cool ant loss pos' water pump ?
evidence of fluid loss/spillage ? at brake master cylinder area
hand brake travel
n/s screen wash jet weak
outer edge wear at o/s front tyre
slight bearing noise at n/s front pos' dif/gerarbox?
slight damage at fuel cap
slight play at top of steering column/ height adjuster
tailgate and bonnet struts weak
wheel trims and part rear outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
play/wear at steering rack ends
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
edge wear at offside front tyre and close to wear limits
handbrake travel
heavy surface rust to all underbody components
tailgate and bonnet support telescopic arms not operational
wiper blades poor condition/operation
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
edge wear at offside front tyre and close to wear limits
handbrake travel
heavy surface rust to all underbody components
play/wear at steering rack ends
tailgate and bonnet support telescopic arms not operational
wiper blades poor condition/operation
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake travel high
intermittant park at wipers
irregular wear at o/s front and n/s rear tyres (close to limits)
slight bearing noise n/s front
slight webbing damage n/s front and rear centre belts
tailgate and bonnet struts weak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
adjustable steering column lock weak
bonnet and tailgate struts weak
coolant level low
fuel tank straps corroding
intermittant park at wipers
irregular wear o/s front and n/s rear tyres (close to limit)
o/s front brake disc backing plate in poor condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet struts defective
boot struts defective
imbalance front brakes
intermittant park at wipers
o/s disc back plate corroded
outside edge wearing o/s front tyre
suspect rear pads worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F452 YLV is a 1988 Saab 9000 in Blue 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 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 F452 YLV, 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.
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F452 YLV is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 November 1988.
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