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WDR 568V

1980 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Saab 99113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDR 568V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2015 111,585 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 111,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 110,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 110,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 107,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 107,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 107,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 107,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light surface corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 15 May 2006 107,533 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 107,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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WDR 568V is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WDR 568V, 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 WDR 568V registered?

WDR 568V is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is WDR 568V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDR 568V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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