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FCG 99K

1972 Saab 99

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCG 99K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 64,388 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 63,265 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside steering rack inner joint worn

rear seats removed

Pass 6 May 2014 63,236 miles

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

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

offside front inner arch corroding

rear inner arches corroding

Pass 2 May 2013 62,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 59,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,086 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 59,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 May 2008 56,406 miles

slight play both ends of rack

Pass 25 May 2007 54,204 miles

slight play o/s end of rack

Pass 5 May 2006 53,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play off/side end of rack

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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FCG 99K is a 1972 Saab 99 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FCG 99K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCG 99K registered?

FCG 99K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is FCG 99K safe to buy?

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