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STH 104Y

1983 Saab 99

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,776 mi
Last recorded58,776 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTH 104Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,219 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

b/pipes undersealed.slight play in rack.various components corroding.various bushes worn.underbody and components undersealed.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering rack b/pipes undersealed unable to acess condition various minor oil leaks o/s/f flexi brak hose close to fouling various components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,401 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 31,401 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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STH 104Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 STH 104Y, 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.

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What year was STH 104Y registered?

STH 104Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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