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A3 UBE

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,537 mi
Last recorded149,537 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UBE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 149,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 149,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 149,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

Offside Rear brake hose close to wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose close to wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,400 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 147,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 144,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 144,582 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 143,726 miles

advise o/s track rod end dust cover condition

Fail 18 May 2011 143,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

advise condition of o/s track rod end dust cover

Pass 13 May 2010 142,955 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant Fan Not Working

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 141,961 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Feb 2009 141,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jan 2008 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 139,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split

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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A3 UBE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red 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 A3 UBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 UBE registered?

A3 UBE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is A3 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UBE 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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