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A241 SKM

1984 Saab 99

Red Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

314,344 mi
Last recorded314,344 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA241 SKM
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 314,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 313,480 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 300,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 300,976 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 297,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 297,281 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake disks badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 290,852 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 278,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 270,345 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 270,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 260,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 260,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 259,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 259,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 252,868 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 252,868 miles

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

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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A241 SKM is a 1984 Saab 99 in Red with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 A241 SKM, 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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A241 SKM is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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