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XGU 251Y

1982 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 251Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 131,537 miles

No rear seats fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 131,534 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp missing Main beam headlight missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer / Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 126,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 123,476 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 123,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2011 132,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 132,194 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 130,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 130,126 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear seat missing rear / seat belts missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,618 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 115,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

uneven wear on both front tyres (n/s on tread limit)

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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XGU 251Y is a 1982 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XGU 251Y, 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 XGU 251Y registered?

XGU 251Y is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 20 September 1982.

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