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PWN 558Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,841 mi
Last recorded181,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWN 558Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 181,841 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 181,841 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 181,659 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 166,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 165,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 159,534 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 155,131 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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PWN 558Y 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 71.4%.

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 PWN 558Y, 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 PWN 558Y registered?

PWN 558Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 23 February 1983.

Is PWN 558Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWN 558Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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