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BUT 969Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,519 mi
Last recorded161,519 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUT 969Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 161,519 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 161,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 160,873 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 160,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch top by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by floor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch centre behind danmper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 147,585 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 141,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/fr wheel arch!!

corrosion o/s outer sill!!

Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s/fr wheel arch!!

corrosion o/s outer sill!!

Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,875 miles

engine oil leak!!

exhaust system poor condition!!

o/s handbrake caliper sticking slightly!!

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,554 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 125,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,872 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 119,904 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,197 miles

All 4x tyres cracking, no chords at current time

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4x tyres cracking, no chords at current time

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 155,643 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,549 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF, OSF, and OSR Tyres cracking due to age.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,486 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated but sealing

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked, no chords showing

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked, no chords showing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,481 miles

Oil leak

three tyres perished date 2003

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,268 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 110,260 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 108,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2010 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 103,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 103,526 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,931 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 101,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2007 98,746 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 98,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 97,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 97,394 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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BUT 969Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BUT 969Y, 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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BUT 969Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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