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FYX 670W

1980 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,659 mi
Last recorded62,659 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 670W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 62,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 62,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,949 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,284 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,752 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 59,487 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,471 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,292 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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FYX 670W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FYX 670W, 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 FYX 670W registered?

FYX 670W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 27 November 1980.

Is FYX 670W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYX 670W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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