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TDL 137X

1981 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 137X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 145,362 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 145,129 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 145,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F Wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 144,191 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 144,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 141,431 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 141,431 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 140,159 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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TDL 137X is a 1981 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TDL 137X, 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 TDL 137X registered?

TDL 137X is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is TDL 137X safe to buy?

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