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HGY 666V

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,951 mi
Last recorded10,951 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 666V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 10,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 10,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 10,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 9,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 6,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 6,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 5,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 1,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 928 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 557 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 392 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 1 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 1 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

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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HGY 666V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HGY 666V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGY 666V registered?

HGY 666V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is HGY 666V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 666V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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