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AEH 871Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,595 mi
Last recorded70,595 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEH 871Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,595 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,595 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,559 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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AEH 871Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AEH 871Y, 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 AEH 871Y registered?

AEH 871Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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The MOT history for AEH 871Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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