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CCJ 855L

1973 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,949 mi
Last recorded136,949 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCJ 855L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 136,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear wheel arch at inner wing marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,194 miles

oil leaks under engine

slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,879 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 135,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

windscreen has slight damage to centre section

Pass 16 Apr 2013 135,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 135,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 134,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 134,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 134,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 134,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 133,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 133,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 132,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 132,061 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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CCJ 855L is a 1973 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 63,084 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 CCJ 855L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCJ 855L registered?

CCJ 855L is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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