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S871 YOO

1998 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 YOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 83,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres inner/outer treads wearing low.

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,301 miles

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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S871 YOO is a 1998 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 S871 YOO, 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 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S871 YOO registered?

S871 YOO is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S871 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 YOO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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