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TFA 415X

1981 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

140,562 mi
Last recorded140,562 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 415X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2007 140,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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TFA 415X is a 1981 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 TFA 415X, 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 TFA 415X registered?

TFA 415X is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is TFA 415X safe to buy?

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