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A577 REW

1984 Saab 99

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA577 REW
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 73,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box-slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 73,939 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box-slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,769 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,769 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,453 miles

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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A577 REW is a 1984 Saab 99 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A577 REW, 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 A577 REW registered?

A577 REW is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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