MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Residual fluid around clutch master cylinder resevoir
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of ESS 1A?
You can check the full history of ESS 1A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for ESS 1A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ESS 1A have outstanding finance?
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