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ESS 1A

1970 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESS 1A
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Residual fluid around clutch master cylinder resevoir

Fail 25 May 2017 77,535 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front (2.5.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Residual fluid around clutch master cylinder resevoir

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 77,452 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,447 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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ESS 1A is a 1970 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ESS 1A, 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 56 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 ESS 1A registered?

ESS 1A is a 1970 Saab 99, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is ESS 1A safe to buy?

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