MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front front registration plate damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / suspension arm bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front front registration plate damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower drivers door corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/ f and o/s/f brake dust shields corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower drivers door corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/ f and o/s/f brake dust shields corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspension rubbers deteiated but not resulting in excessive movement.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspension rubbers deteiated but not resulting in excessive movement.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front grill panel insecure
surface corrosion behind n/s and o/s road wheels in chassis
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A157 TBX is a 1984 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1984 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 119,466 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 A157 TBX, 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 42 years old, this Saab 99 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A157 TBX is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 21 March 1984.
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