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777 WXS

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 WXS
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,362 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,382 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative all n/s inop (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 121,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,342 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 121,342 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 121,342 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 121,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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777 WXS is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 777 WXS, 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 777 WXS registered?

777 WXS is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is 777 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 WXS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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