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XLJ 875Y

1982 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,892 mi
Last recorded75,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 875Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 75,889 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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XLJ 875Y is a 1982 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,812 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 XLJ 875Y, 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 44 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XLJ 875Y registered?

XLJ 875Y is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is XLJ 875Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 875Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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