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FAL 754J

1971 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,739 mi
Last recorded92,739 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 754J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FAL 754J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FAL 754J, 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.

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What year was FAL 754J registered?

FAL 754J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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