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EWB 308V

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,733 mi
Last recorded128,733 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWB 308V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,643 miles

Rear fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,477 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 128,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 127,608 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 127,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

b/pedal spongy when servo in

brake catching noise n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2007 127,505 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 127,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 127,484 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2006 127,295 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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EWB 308V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EWB 308V, 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 EWB 308V registered?

EWB 308V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is EWB 308V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWB 308V shows 12 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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