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XEC 529Y

1983 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,788 mi
Last recorded148,788 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 529Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 148,788 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 148,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 148,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s/f seat

Pass 11 Jul 2007 147,903 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 147,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 145,383 miles

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 11 May 2006 145,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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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XEC 529Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 113,608 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 XEC 529Y, 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 43 years old, this Saab 99 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEC 529Y registered?

XEC 529Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 24 January 1983.

Is XEC 529Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEC 529Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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