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A893 WGP

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA893 WGP
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 140,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2023 140,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 138,888 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 138,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f & n/s/f brake caliper locking tabs not locked

Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 138,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main battery cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2014 138,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,645 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 137,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 137,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 137,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 136,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 132,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 126,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 118,707 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc surface condition poor

Pass 31 Mar 2006 110,770 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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A893 WGP is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A893 WGP, 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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A893 WGP is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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