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GSY 839S

1978 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,791 mi
Last recorded70,791 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSY 839S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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GSY 839S is a 1978 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GSY 839S, 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 GSY 839S registered?

GSY 839S is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is GSY 839S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSY 839S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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