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ECL 409Y

1983 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 409Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,973 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 116,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,959 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 116,959 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 116,951 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 116,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 115,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 115,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 115,118 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ECL 409Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ECL 409Y, 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 ECL 409Y registered?

ECL 409Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is ECL 409Y safe to buy?

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