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CHP 249Y

1983 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 249Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,826 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,556 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 87,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 87,265 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2007 87,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 86,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 85,563 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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CHP 249Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHP 249Y, 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 CHP 249Y registered?

CHP 249Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is CHP 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHP 249Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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