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B48 MAP

1985 Saab 90

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,111 mi
Last recorded166,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 MAP
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 166,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 157,193 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 147,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 147,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

no near side front seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 137,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 137,051 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,358 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 129,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 117,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 104,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 104,774 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive engine oil leak.

low effort on offside front park brake.

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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B48 MAP is a 1985 Saab 90 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B48 MAP, 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.

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What year was B48 MAP registered?

B48 MAP is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B48 MAP safe to buy?

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