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DHW 299K

1971 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHW 299K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car has air horns (single note)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car has air horns (single note)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,948 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,474 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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DHW 299K is a 1971 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 DHW 299K, 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 55 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 DHW 299K registered?

DHW 299K is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is DHW 299K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHW 299K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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