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GTF 566W

1981 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,962 mi
Last recorded9,962 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 566W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 9,962 miles

play in both inner rack knuckles

Pass 10 May 2011 8,321 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 8,309 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

offside cv boot has grease on it but no obvious holes

offside front tyre just above legal limit

several small blows in rear of exhaust system section

Pass 8 May 2010 4,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 4,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 2,453 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 2,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet difficult to close

dsiff area leaking oil

offside front sidelight lens damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6 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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GTF 566W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GTF 566W, 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 GTF 566W registered?

GTF 566W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is GTF 566W safe to buy?

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