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FVV 525X

1982 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVV 525X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil tie bar bush axil end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack free play side to side in mounting bushes

Fail 29 May 2026 84,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,691 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 83,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,009 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 80,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,613 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,456 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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FVV 525X is a 1982 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FVV 525X, 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 FVV 525X registered?

FVV 525X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 19 June 1982.

Is FVV 525X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVV 525X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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