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A397 NBV

1984 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA397 NBV
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 131,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 131,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

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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A397 NBV is a 1984 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A397 NBV, 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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What year was A397 NBV registered?

A397 NBV is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A397 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A397 NBV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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