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TOR 807T

1978 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 807T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 115,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

incorrect rear exhaust mounting fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 115,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

incorrect rear exhaust mounting fitted

Pass 13 May 2013 115,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 115,693 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2012 115,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 114,825 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slighty binding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 113,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 112,710 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 12,365 miles

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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TOR 807T is a 1978 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 TOR 807T, 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 48 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOR 807T registered?

TOR 807T is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 19 September 1978.

Is TOR 807T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOR 807T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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