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MRY 124W

1980 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 124W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower wheelarch

Nearside Front Lower wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Jan 2014 125,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion in o/s front lower valance

n/s front door bottom corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 125,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s front door bottom corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 125,585 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat base collapsed

Fail 22 Jul 2011 125,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

drivers seat base collapsed

Pass 25 Feb 2009 125,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 125,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 125,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 124,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 120,561 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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MRY 124W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MRY 124W, 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.

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MRY 124W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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