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KFW 226Y

1983 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,793 mi
Last recorded39,793 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 226Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 38,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 30,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,285 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 26,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,041 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,486 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 18,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,504 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 14,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 7,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 5,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,056 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,621 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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KFW 226Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KFW 226Y, 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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What year was KFW 226Y registered?

KFW 226Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is KFW 226Y safe to buy?

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