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CBD 611X

1981 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBD 611X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,520 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 101,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 101,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,387 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 101,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 101,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 100,829 miles

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

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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CBD 611X is a 1981 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CBD 611X, 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 CBD 611X registered?

CBD 611X is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 12 November 1981.

Is CBD 611X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBD 611X 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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