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SLH 368W

1981 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,795 mi
Last recorded10,795 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 368W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 10,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 9,638 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 8,882 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 8,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 7,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 6,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 5,510 miles

REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

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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SLH 368W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SLH 368W, 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.

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What year was SLH 368W registered?

SLH 368W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is SLH 368W safe to buy?

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