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EHL 660V

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHL 660V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2012 109,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 109,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,196 miles

Both doors rusty along lower edges

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2009 109,196 miles

Both doors rusty along lower edges

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 109,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise condition of body work.

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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EHL 660V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EHL 660V, 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 EHL 660V registered?

EHL 660V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is EHL 660V safe to buy?

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