1985 Saab 90 2.0L Petrol · B513 LWV
1985 Saab 90 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1985. Recorded mileage 117,581 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 90
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B513 LWV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2024
- 117,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B513 LWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Saab 90 (B513 LWV) between October 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
B513 LWV Mileage History
- 12/10/2022117,299 mi
- 12/10/2023117,579 mi+280 mi
- 21/06/2024117,581 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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