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B633 KDL

1984 Saab 90

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,251 mi
Last recorded166,251 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 9098,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB633 KDL
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 166,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hoses undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front handbrake lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle underside undersealed throughout

Pass 11 May 2022 163,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front seat runner slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 163,863 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front seat runner slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 163,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no company and no post code (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear suspension arm front fixings

corrosion around rear top shock fixings

corrosion on front suspension components

corrosion on rear brake discs

drivers seat runners worn

long park brake travel

play in steering

vehicle overheated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 163,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 161,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 160,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 160,801 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 155,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 155,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 154,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 154,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 154,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 152,969 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 152,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 149,961 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 149,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 145,204 miles

o/s and n/s rear hub stabiliser bushes starting to wear

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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B633 KDL is a 1984 Saab 90 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B633 KDL, 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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B633 KDL is a 1984 Saab 90, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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