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YKT 844V

1980 Saab 99

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKT 844V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 71,493 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fog lamp inop (vehicle 1st use 04/03/1980)

Offside Rear door corroded at bottem

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,324 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,082 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f side light brighter than other side when side lights off

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,397 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YKT 844V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,018 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 YKT 844V, 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 46 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKT 844V registered?

YKT 844V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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