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ETU 309X

1982 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,655 mi
Last recorded209,655 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 309X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 209,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 205,176 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 205,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 200,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 194,377 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 188,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ETU 309X is a 1982 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,812 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 ETU 309X, 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 44 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 ETU 309X registered?

ETU 309X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is ETU 309X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETU 309X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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