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A842 VGJ

1984 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,986 mi
Last recorded33,986 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 VGJ
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 33,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,623 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 27,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 25,487 miles

Engine oil Leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2018 25,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Repaired with Paste (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil Leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,817 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,138 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 24,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2010 23,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,988 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 23,402 miles

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

handbrake travel

indicator switch loose

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside hand brake reading low

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A842 VGJ is a 1984 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A842 VGJ, 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 A842 VGJ registered?

A842 VGJ is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 28 March 1984.

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