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A875 FDC

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 FDC
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,649 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg/suspension area corroded

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2018 73,539 miles

nearside front chassis/suspension area - corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,061 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,030 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

offside front bump stop in poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,975 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,518 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 66,504 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,058 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,391 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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A875 FDC is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A875 FDC, 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 A875 FDC registered?

A875 FDC is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A875 FDC safe to buy?

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