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VHG 335Y

1982 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHG 335Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 100,529 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2014 100,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate slight cracked

offside front and rear tyre signs of cracking in tread

signs of corrosion on offside floor to sill

signs of corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2013 100,263 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 100,206 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear and offside front brakes binding slightly. nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,206 miles

offside rear and offside front brakes binding slightly. nearside rear brake pipe rusty

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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VHG 335Y is a 1982 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHG 335Y, 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 VHG 335Y registered?

VHG 335Y is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is VHG 335Y safe to buy?

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