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C847 JAF

1985 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 JAF
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,315 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 72,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Front holed not within 30cm

Offside Front holed not within 30cm

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,315 miles

Nearside Front holed not within 30cm or load bearing

Offside Front holed not within 30cm or load bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,315 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,335 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,314 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,314 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,314 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,314 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,314 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 72,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,314 miles

SPEEDO WORKING BUT MILEOMETER NOT WORKING.

Fail 12 May 2011 72,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speedo working but mileometer not working

Pass 5 May 2010 72,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 72,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 72,318 miles

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING AROUND EDGES

Fail 20 May 2009 72,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

WINDSCREEN DELAMINATING AROUND EDGES

Pass 22 May 2008 72,314 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2008 72,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2007 72,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,314 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 72,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake high

no reverse lights

some play in steering rack

windscreen starting to mist up

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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C847 JAF is a 1985 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 C847 JAF, 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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C847 JAF is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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