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DBT 50V

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBT 50V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,943 miles

Advise nearside and offside front brake discs back plates corroded away.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise nearside and offside front brake discs back plates corroded away.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DBT 50V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DBT 50V, 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 DBT 50V registered?

DBT 50V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 13 June 1980.

Is DBT 50V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBT 50V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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