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451 FAL

1972 Saab 99

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,858 mi
Last recorded22,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration451 FAL
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 22,858 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Tyres cracking walls

Wipers worn

Pass 14 May 2009 22,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,849 miles

All tyre walls cracking may need attention

Pass 24 May 2007 22,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,840 miles

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 22,809 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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451 FAL is a 1972 Saab 99 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,564 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 451 FAL, 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 54 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 451 FAL registered?

451 FAL is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is 451 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 451 FAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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