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GCK 174S

1978 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 174S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,192 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,192 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,168 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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GCK 174S is a 1978 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 GCK 174S, 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 48 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 GCK 174S registered?

GCK 174S is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is GCK 174S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCK 174S 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.

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