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FEX 666Y

1983 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEX 666Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 79,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 May 2022 79,160 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount split held up with tie wrap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 77,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

slightly low effort on nearside rear footbrake

Pass 22 May 2015 77,970 miles

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

slightly low effort on nearside rear footbrake

Pass 24 May 2014 76,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,018 miles

oil leak

slight play in wheels

Fail 9 May 2012 75,963 miles

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

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

Off side front inner brake disc pitted

Tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 12 May 2011 73,403 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 71,244 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 71,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,953 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Driver side wiper doesnt clear the screen properly

Off side front steering arm slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing unable to check due to a binding brake

Oil leak

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Driver side wiper doesnt clear the screen properly

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

Off side front steering arm slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing unable to check due to a binding brake

Oil leak

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,968 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,227 miles

24% front brake imbalance

oil leak

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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FEX 666Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FEX 666Y, 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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FEX 666Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 27 April 1983.

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