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C881 HHR

1985 Saab 90

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,995 mi
Last recorded171,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC881 HHR
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,995 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 171,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 May 2018 171,821 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 171,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 171,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 171,321 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 170,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 170,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C881 HHR is a 1985 Saab 90 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C881 HHR, 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 C881 HHR registered?

C881 HHR is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C881 HHR safe to buy?

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