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DPX 83W

1981 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,339 mi
Last recorded39,339 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPX 83W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake discs showing surface corrosion

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust systerm very rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,179 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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DPX 83W is a 1981 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DPX 83W, 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.

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What year was DPX 83W registered?

DPX 83W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is DPX 83W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPX 83W shows 3 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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