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JDP 814W

1981 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 814W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 120,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,327 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 119,958 miles

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,785 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch area corroded, but not structural.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 119,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,322 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 117,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All 4 tyres perished

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2005 117,072 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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JDP 814W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 JDP 814W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDP 814W registered?

JDP 814W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is JDP 814W safe to buy?

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