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OYN 715L

1972 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYN 715L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 156,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 156,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,455 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 99,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,376 miles

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

slight play to steering column

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,360 miles

Windscreen wipers deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty headlamps do not stay on main beam (1.7.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor pan to sill next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wipers deteriorating

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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OYN 715L is a 1972 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 OYN 715L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYN 715L registered?

OYN 715L is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 30 October 1972.

Is OYN 715L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYN 715L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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