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NLG 490L

1973 Saab 99

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,011 mi
Last recorded62,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 490L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,467 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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NLG 490L is a 1973 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 63,084 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 NLG 490L, 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 53 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 NLG 490L registered?

NLG 490L is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is NLG 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLG 490L shows 12 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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