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A157 TBX

1984 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,309 mi
Last recorded167,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 TBX
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 167,309 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 167,309 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 165,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 164,846 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 164,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 163,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 162,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 161,112 miles

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 161,112 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 159,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 156,690 miles

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.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 156,671 miles

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.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 153,765 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 153,659 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 150,756 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 150,710 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 149,336 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 149,336 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 146,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 145,208 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 144,214 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 143,248 miles

front grill panel insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2007 142,264 miles

surface corrosion behind n/s and o/s road wheels in chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2006 140,883 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2005 138,671 miles

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.

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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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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