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A749 DTV

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,216 mi
Last recorded189,216 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA749 DTV
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 189,216 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 189,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight perishing to tread

wires on cooling system fan need insulating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 188,588 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 187,589 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 187,589 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 186,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 186,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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A749 DTV is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A749 DTV, 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 A749 DTV registered?

A749 DTV is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 30 March 1984.

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