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A421 LPP

1983 Saab 99

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,223 mi
Last recorded56,223 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA421 LPP
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked on inner edge no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked on inner edge no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,217 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,217 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,130 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,805 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 55,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,950 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A421 LPP is a 1983 Saab 99 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A421 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A421 LPP registered?

A421 LPP is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A421 LPP safe to buy?

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