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YKD 908W

1981 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKD 908W
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 91,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,986 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,986 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 11 May 2013 90,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 89,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,073 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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YKD 908W is a 1981 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YKD 908W, 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 YKD 908W registered?

YKD 908W is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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The MOT history for YKD 908W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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