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EWS 766W

1981 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,215 mi
Last recorded148,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 766W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 148,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 145,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 143,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 137,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 136,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear upper shock absorber bushes slightly perished but no play

Pass 24 May 2010 136,156 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 May 2010 136,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2009 134,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 134,134 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 133,617 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

prak brake has travel

Pass 3 May 2007 130,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 129,510 miles

Inner Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f park brake down and did not lock

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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EWS 766W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EWS 766W, 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 EWS 766W registered?

EWS 766W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is EWS 766W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 766W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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