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B353 RFA

1985 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB353 RFA
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,910 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 149,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Fuel hose insecure by fuel tank.X 2. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 148,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 145,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 144,175 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 140,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 139,138 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 139,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 137,722 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 137,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,025 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 133,383 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 130,522 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 129,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 129,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 125,479 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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B353 RFA is a 1985 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 116,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B353 RFA, 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 41 years old, this Saab 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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B353 RFA is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B353 RFA safe to buy?

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