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A87 LVR

1984 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA87 LVR
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 120,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 120,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 162,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,860 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

park brake travel quite long

surface corrosion front lower bulk head

Pass 28 Jun 2018 161,727 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 161,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,211 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 161,211 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stop lamp position ? os revesing lamp inop, wipers do not park correctly

Pass 23 May 2014 160,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 158,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 158,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 150,944 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 150,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seat squab missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 143,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 134,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 127,727 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 127,727 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 126,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 126,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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A87 LVR is a 1984 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A87 LVR, 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 A87 LVR registered?

A87 LVR is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A87 LVR safe to buy?

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