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A840 PRV

1984 Saab 99

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA840 PRV
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 135,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 128,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,367 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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A840 PRV is a 1984 Saab 99 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A840 PRV, 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 A840 PRV registered?

A840 PRV is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 12 January 1984.

Is A840 PRV safe to buy?

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