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RFE 99

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFE 99
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,413 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 49,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 48,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 48,658 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,439 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RFE 99 is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFE 99, 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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What year was RFE 99 registered?

RFE 99 is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is RFE 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFE 99 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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