MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shock mounts corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A169 MAR is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1983 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 113,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 99 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A169 MAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 99 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Saab 99 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A169 MAR registered?
A169 MAR is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 31 August 1983.
Is A169 MAR safe to buy?
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