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FOH 412V

1980 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,124 mi
Last recorded54,124 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 412V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,689 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,570 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,175 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 53,170 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,151 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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FOH 412V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FOH 412V, 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 FOH 412V registered?

FOH 412V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is FOH 412V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOH 412V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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