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LFM 254P

1975 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,763 mi
Last recorded90,763 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1975 Saab 9959,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 254P
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,196 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,041 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 90,041 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 89,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 89,697 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,115 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 88,833 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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LFM 254P is a 1975 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 59,582 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 LFM 254P, 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 51 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LFM 254P registered?

LFM 254P is a 1975 Saab 99, first registered on 27 August 1975.

Is LFM 254P safe to buy?

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