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NOG 501X

1982 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,337 mi
Last recorded67,337 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOG 501X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 67,337 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,117 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 65,055 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery in insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery in insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 52,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,306 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 40,718 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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NOG 501X is a 1982 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 501X, 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 NOG 501X registered?

NOG 501X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is NOG 501X safe to buy?

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