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WFC 939X

1982 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1982 Saab 9987,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 939X
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 71,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrossion hole to o/s/f inner wing at front end.

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit at outer tread

no seat belts to rear seats.

Pass 4 May 2007 69,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 127,844 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 127,814 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s handbrake records low effort.acceptable at time of test.

slight exhaust leak to centre silencer front joint.

vehicle has 185/15 tyres to front axle & 165/15 to rear.

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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WFC 939X is a 1982 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFC 939X, 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 44 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WFC 939X registered?

WFC 939X is a 1982 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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