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B754 BDW

1985 Saab 90

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,293 mi
Last recorded149,293 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB754 BDW
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 149,293 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 149,293 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front offside brake pads look low would need investigating.

advise front wipers could not be checked due to washers not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 147,861 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 145,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 145,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 143,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 143,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 140,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 140,125 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres are perishing

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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B754 BDW is a 1985 Saab 90 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B754 BDW, 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 B754 BDW registered?

B754 BDW is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B754 BDW safe to buy?

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