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BYC 870X

1982 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 870X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,838 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 61,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,249 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,050 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 55,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 50,334 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside front floor has corrosion out of prescribed areas

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

offside front tyre wall slightly perished

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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BYC 870X is a 1982 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,812 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 BYC 870X, 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 44 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYC 870X registered?

BYC 870X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is BYC 870X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 870X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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