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LWJ 947W

1981 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,296 mi
Last recorded75,296 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWJ 947W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,247 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,158 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 714,718 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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LWJ 947W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWJ 947W, 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 LWJ 947W registered?

LWJ 947W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 29 May 1981.

Is LWJ 947W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWJ 947W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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