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GMW 318N

1972 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 318N
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 88,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

16515 front and 15515 rear tyres

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side brake disc corroded

overheats

Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,392 miles

16515 tyres fitted to the front and 15515 tyres fitted to the rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no rear seats fitted

off side steering arm has play at fixings

Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,392 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

16515 tyres fitted to the front and 15515 tyres fitted to the rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no rear seats fitted

off side steering arm has play at fixings

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GMW 318N is a 1972 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GMW 318N, 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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GMW 318N is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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