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B329 WHW

1984 Saab 90

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,165 mi
Last recorded1,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Saab 9098,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 WHW
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 1,165 miles

underside corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,796 miles

Vehicle getting rusty underneath

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,731 miles

brake discs all around slightly pitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,705 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 71,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 147,598 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 147,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,044 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

handbrake has alot of travel

large engine oil leak

nearside front tyre badly cracked on the side walls but not yet showing any cords

nearside wiper split not able to see if it would clear the screen due to washers

Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 133,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 28 Sep 2006 133,338 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 133,338 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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B329 WHW is a 1984 Saab 90 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 98,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B329 WHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Saab 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B329 WHW is a 1984 Saab 90, first registered on 18 December 1984.

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