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RIB 3706

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3706
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 98,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 98,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,148 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,874 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,632 miles

rear exhaust condition

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,165 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,231 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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RIB 3706 is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIB 3706, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIB 3706 registered?

RIB 3706 is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is RIB 3706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 3706 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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