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B853 UPW

1985 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,365 mi
Last recorded92,365 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB853 UPW
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 92,365 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 9,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,583 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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B853 UPW is a 1985 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B853 UPW, 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 B853 UPW registered?

B853 UPW is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B853 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B853 UPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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