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137 DRV

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,820 mi
Last recorded291,820 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 DRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 291,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 289,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 287,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 287,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 285,944 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 285,944 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 285,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 285,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 282,166 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 282,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 279,494 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 274,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 274,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 271,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 266,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 262,934 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 262,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 261,055 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 261,055 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 261,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 255,873 miles

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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137 DRV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 137 DRV, 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 137 DRV registered?

137 DRV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is 137 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 137 DRV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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