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B536 CHD

1985 Saab 90

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 CHD
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 138,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,512 miles

Park brake has long travel

Parking brake effort only just passes

Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 130,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective mounting bolts insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,415 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,169 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Fail 8 Aug 2013 125,169 miles

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

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

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 121,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,836 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 106,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 96,474 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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B536 CHD is a 1985 Saab 90 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B536 CHD, 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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B536 CHD is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 27 June 1985.

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