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A316 JNG

1983 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,913 mi
Last recorded155,913 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA316 JNG
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 155,913 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 154,520 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 154,520 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 154,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 154,324 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handbrake low effort

Pass 4 May 2013 153,724 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,380 miles

Both front tyres worn low - Close to wear bars

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 153,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 153,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 151,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres close to limit in some places

Fail 18 Mar 2009 151,665 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres close to limit in some places

Pass 15 Mar 2007 151,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 148,983 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 99?

Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 390
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 245
brake binding 177
parking brake recording little or no effort 173
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 147
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A316 JNG is a 1983 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A316 JNG, 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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A316 JNG is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 13 October 1983.

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