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ONY 522X

1982 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,475 mi
Last recorded217,475 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 522X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2005 217,475 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 217,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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ONY 522X is a 1982 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ONY 522X, 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 ONY 522X registered?

ONY 522X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 14 June 1982.

Is ONY 522X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 522X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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