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TRP 99T

1981 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Saab 9992,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRP 99T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/f jacking point

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 121,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 121,642 miles

Battery insecure

front floor corroded & holed but not structural

hole in boot floor

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 121,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front floor corroded & holed but not structural

hole in boot floor

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's corroded

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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TRP 99T is a 1981 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TRP 99T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TRP 99T?

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What year was TRP 99T registered?

TRP 99T is a 1981 Saab 99, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is TRP 99T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRP 99T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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