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MTT 956W

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTT 956W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 85,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 84,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,523 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 82,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,928 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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MTT 956W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MTT 956W, 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

How do I check the history of MTT 956W?

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What year was MTT 956W registered?

MTT 956W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is MTT 956W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTT 956W shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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