1988 Saab 9000 2.0L Petrol · F416 DYD
1988 Saab 9000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 125,517 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9000
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F416 DYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 125,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F416 DYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Saab 9000 (F416 DYD) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
F416 DYD Mileage History
- 13/05/2022125,517 mi
- 06/04/2023125,517 mi
- 04/04/2024125,517 mi
- 17/05/2024125,517 mi
- 21/05/2024125,517 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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