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USF 229V

1980 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,731 mi
Last recorded25,731 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSF 229V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 25,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,169 miles

all coil springs corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 19,436 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,403 miles

offside rear brake binding

rear brake discs in poor condison

both front brakes binding

both front tyres on 3mm

front brake discs in poor condison

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear offside brake slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,385 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 19,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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USF 229V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USF 229V, 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 USF 229V registered?

USF 229V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 28 May 1980.

Is USF 229V safe to buy?

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