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EGO 242T

1978 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,487 mi
Last recorded193,487 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 242T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 193,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 192,806 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 192,689 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

slight play off/side end of rack

Fail 25 Feb 2014 192,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

slight play off/side end of rack

Pass 1 Mar 2013 193,030 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2011 134,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 134,750 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 134,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 145,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 144,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 143,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EGO 242T is a 1978 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EGO 242T, 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.

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EGO 242T is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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