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ENK 517K

1972 Saab 99

Gold Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENK 517K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 32,240 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mountings deteriating

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all tyres perrished

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,223 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 31,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking pipe to tank (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,042 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 31,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 31,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,749 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,749 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front back plate corroded

offside front back plate corroded

offside front discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front back plate corroded

offside front back plate corroded

offside front discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,392 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,390 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 21,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,751 miles

oil leak

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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ENK 517K is a 1972 Saab 99 in Gold with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ENK 517K, 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.

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ENK 517K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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