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VGJ 843W

1980 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 843W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 156,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door lower panel corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 156,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door lower panel corroded and holed

Pass 25 Mar 2014 154,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 152,685 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

nearside front door corroded and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2011 1 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

nearside front door corroded and holed

Pass 13 May 2010 150,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to bonnet leading edge

corrosion to near side front door

Fail 30 Apr 2010 150,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to bonnet leading edge

corrosion to near side front door

Pass 21 May 2009 146,941 miles

Both rear tyyres treads cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 146,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyyres treads cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VGJ 843W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VGJ 843W, 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 VGJ 843W registered?

VGJ 843W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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