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ROO 337W

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,003 mi
Last recorded14,003 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 337W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 14,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 13,809 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 13,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 13,291 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 13,290 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size letters and numbers (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size letters and numbers (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak from engine ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 13,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 13,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,877 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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ROO 337W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROO 337W, 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 ROO 337W registered?

ROO 337W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is ROO 337W safe to buy?

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