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C338 TVN

1985 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 TVN
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,284 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,650 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres worn on outer tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to cheek brake pipes as they run though the body

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C338 TVN is a 1985 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C338 TVN, 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 C338 TVN registered?

C338 TVN is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C338 TVN safe to buy?

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