MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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