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FHO 965K

1972 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,402 mi
Last recorded43,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHO 965K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,402 miles

both front brakes binding

near side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,917 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brakes need attenion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,917 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes need attenion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,931 miles

handbrake efficiency is poor at offside wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,922 miles

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 Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Handbrake efficiency is poor at offside wheel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,330 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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FHO 965K is a 1972 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHO 965K, 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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What year was FHO 965K registered?

FHO 965K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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