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ALG 999W

1981 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,724 mi
Last recorded81,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 999W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,724 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,947 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,435 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,168 miles

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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ALG 999W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,035 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 ALG 999W, 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 45 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 ALG 999W registered?

ALG 999W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is ALG 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 999W shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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