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GRX 303W

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,033 mi
Last recorded139,033 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 303W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 138,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 137,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 137,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 136,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,433 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 134,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 May 2014 133,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 133,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 131,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2013 131,154 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,608 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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GRX 303W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GRX 303W, 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 GRX 303W registered?

GRX 303W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is GRX 303W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 303W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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