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GNH 145X

1982 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 145X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,528 miles

all four springs corroded

all four tyres aged

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,528 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres aged

Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,528 miles

both lower outer sill slight corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 May 2014 123,935 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

both rear brake disks corroded

Fail 24 May 2014 123,927 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

both rear brake disks corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 123,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door bad corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2009 123,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door bad corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 122,027 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 122,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,509 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 109,509 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front brakes pulsating

Both outer sills and door steps very rusty

Both rear brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both rear suspension lower arms very rusty

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside front brake backing plate missing

Offside rear outer side lamp not working

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2006 109,507 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

"No charge" warning lamp on continusly

Both front brakes pulsating

Both outer sills/doorsteps very rusty

Both rear brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both rear lower suspension arms very rusty

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside front brake backing plate missing

Offside rear outer side lamp not working

Play in offside track rod

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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GNH 145X is a 1982 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GNH 145X, 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.

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What year was GNH 145X registered?

GNH 145X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 3 June 1982.

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