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B890 XYH

1985 Saab 90

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB890 XYH
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 97,061 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 96,961 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,961 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 182,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 182,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel needs adjusting (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 182,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR PAN MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH SURROUNDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front BACKING PLATE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 182,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 181,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 181,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 178,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 178,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 175,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 175,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 170,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 170,905 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 169,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 169,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 162,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 155,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 147,861 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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B890 XYH is a 1985 Saab 90 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B890 XYH, 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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B890 XYH is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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