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FYN 77J

1971 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 77J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,748 miles

Noise from front suspension but no obvious fault found.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,888 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 95,858 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking between tread

slight corrosion to offside rear wheelarch but not considered to be a sharp edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,727 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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FYN 77J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FYN 77J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYN 77J registered?

FYN 77J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is FYN 77J safe to buy?

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