MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
indicator switch loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A842 VGJ safe to buy?
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