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MGO 85V

1979 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,820 mi
Last recorded39,820 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGO 85V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 39,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,939 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 38,936 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,393 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,899 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,195 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 30,190 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,184 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,179 miles

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

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

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

o/s front and rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,129 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,037 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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MGO 85V is a 1979 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1979 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 62,026 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 MGO 85V, 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 47 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGO 85V registered?

MGO 85V is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 21 September 1979.

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