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NOG 500X

1982 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOG 500X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 104,922 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 104,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,775 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 104,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,652 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 101,251 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 101,235 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 100,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 100,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 97,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 95,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 95,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 94,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 94,730 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NOG 500X is a 1982 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NOG 500X, 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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NOG 500X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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