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AWV 264L

1972 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 264L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,370 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,982 miles

heavy underseal

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 68,131 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,673 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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AWV 264L is a 1972 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AWV 264L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWV 264L registered?

AWV 264L is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is AWV 264L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWV 264L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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