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MVJ 833Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVJ 833Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 153,468 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2009 153,462 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2008 148,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 142,280 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 148,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 147,960 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 147,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f outer cv boot close to failure

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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MVJ 833Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MVJ 833Y, 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 MVJ 833Y registered?

MVJ 833Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is MVJ 833Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVJ 833Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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