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DKO 603Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,548 mi
Last recorded187,548 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKO 603Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 187,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 187,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 186,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 149,334 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 148,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rack end slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2009 148,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2008 148,129 miles

nearside rack end worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 147,335 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 147,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 143,814 miles

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

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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DKO 603Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DKO 603Y, 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 DKO 603Y registered?

DKO 603Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 11 January 1983.

Is DKO 603Y safe to buy?

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