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C386 UPY

1985 Saab 90

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 UPY
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,919 miles

Body around offside rear suspension top link rear mounting showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Wheel rims showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wheel rims showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 86,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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C386 UPY is a 1985 Saab 90 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C386 UPY, 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 C386 UPY registered?

C386 UPY is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C386 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C386 UPY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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