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XTP 684

1983 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,395 mi
Last recorded126,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 684
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 126,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 126,390 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake flexible hose clamped at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc delaminated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak suspect water pump

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 125,762 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 125,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high after 3 separate attempts (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 125,445 miles

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

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,089 miles

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

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2020 125,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,693 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,362 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 120,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,713 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,713 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,470 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 233,180 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 233,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 232,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 232,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2009 230,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 227,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 225,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 220,264 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight movement have replaced a.s.a.p

o/s rear handbrake could be improved have checked a.s.a.p

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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XTP 684 is a 1983 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XTP 684, 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.

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XTP 684 is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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