MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA. TOW BAR FITTINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED PRIOR TO MOT TEST
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WGC 861W is a 1980 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 WGC 861W, 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 WGC 861W registered?
WGC 861W is a 1980 Saab 99, first registered on 20 November 1980.
Is WGC 861W safe to buy?
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