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JFV 83W

1981 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,491 mi
Last recorded155,491 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 83W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 155,491 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 155,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

offside drive shaft boot not fitted correctly

Fail 27 May 2010 155,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 153,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 152,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 151,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 150,820 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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JFV 83W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFV 83W, 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 JFV 83W registered?

JFV 83W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 23 June 1981.

Is JFV 83W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 83W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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