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UTF 513Y

1983 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,318 mi
Last recorded122,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTF 513Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 122,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 120,551 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 120,549 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 107,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inner side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,009 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 103,009 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (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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UTF 513Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTF 513Y, 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 UTF 513Y registered?

UTF 513Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is UTF 513Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTF 513Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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