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F900 YNX

1988 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,483 mi
Last recorded182,483 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 YNX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 182,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 181,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 181,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 179,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,504 miles

Offside Rear slight earth fault on lights

Pass 29 Sep 2018 174,248 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 174,083 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 173,931 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 173,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 172,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Sep 2015 172,032 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2014 170,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 168,166 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 168,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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F900 YNX is a 1988 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F900 YNX, 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

How do I check the history of F900 YNX?

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What year was F900 YNX registered?

F900 YNX is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F900 YNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F900 YNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F900 YNX have outstanding finance?

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