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YTV 390Y

1983 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,808 mi
Last recorded186,808 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Saab 99113,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTV 390Y
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 186,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner front wheel arches have hole in them

Fail 6 Jan 2021 186,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both inner front arches holed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 185,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front dip beam slightly dull

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

a lot of travel in park brake lever

all brake disks corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 183,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2017 183,219 miles

play in off side steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2016 182,715 miles

corrosion on both sides rear shock absorber top mountings borderline

Pass 16 Sep 2015 181,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 181,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 180,902 miles

play in off side steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2012 180,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 180,120 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 179,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 179,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 177,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 175,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 173,953 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YTV 390Y is a 1983 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YTV 390Y, 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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What year was YTV 390Y registered?

YTV 390Y is a 1983 Saab 99, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is YTV 390Y safe to buy?

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