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A9 OFT

1985 Saab 90

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,778 mi
Last recorded80,778 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Saab 90116,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OFT
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,778 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,134 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,706 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,842 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,791 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 60,679 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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A9 OFT is a 1985 Saab 90 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 OFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 OFT registered?

A9 OFT is a 1985 Saab 90, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is A9 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OFT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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