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ATA 905T

1978 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 905T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,744 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to valance

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,383 miles

offside front valance corroding

Pass 28 May 2013 72,283 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

steering column shaft appears to have end float

steering column top bearing appears worn

Fail 17 May 2013 72,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

steering column shaft appears to have end float

steering column top bearing appears worn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,489 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 71,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 70,928 miles

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

fuel tank has minor repair ok at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2005 70,928 miles

fuel tank has minor repair ok at time of test

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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ATA 905T is a 1978 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ATA 905T, 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 ATA 905T registered?

ATA 905T is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is ATA 905T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATA 905T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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