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YYO 69T

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,589 mi
Last recorded154,589 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYO 69T
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 154,589 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to nearside offside suspension parts and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and antiroll bar corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 152,222 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 149,492 miles

some surface rust on rear suspension components under vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2019 149,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

some surface rust on rear suspension components under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,893 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wheel covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 148,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wheel covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 147,387 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 146,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion around nearside rear shock top mounting point

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 141,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion to n/s/r top shock mount

surface corrosion to o/s/r top shock mount

Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2010 136,962 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 134,518 miles

slight corrosion to both rear shock top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,051 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 134,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 132,175 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 132,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car smokes slightly on idle

Pass 8 Jun 2006 128,800 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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YYO 69T is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YYO 69T, 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.

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What year was YYO 69T registered?

YYO 69T is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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