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R758 MSN

1997 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 90108,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 MSN
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hose clip missing on fuel filler neck breather

parking brake cable catching on exhaust

Fail 20 Jun 2012 112,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hose clip missing on fuel filler neck breather

parking brake cable catching on exhaust

Pass 24 Dec 2010 108,233 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear brake discs are slightly scored.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 108,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel

Rear brake discs are slightly scored.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,220 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake, reserve available

Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,220 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

long travel on handbrake, reserve available

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,795 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 87,795 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,455 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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R758 MSN is a 1997 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 108,233 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 R758 MSN, 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 29 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R758 MSN is a 1997 Saab 90, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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