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F452 YLV

1988 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,138 mi
Last recorded148,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Saab 9000125,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 YLV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 148,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 148,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 147,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 147,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 147,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 147,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 147,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 147,327 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F452 YLV registered?

F452 YLV is a 1988 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 November 1988.

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