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PAA 154M

1973 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,394 mi
Last recorded20,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 154M
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,372 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 20,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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PAA 154M is a 1973 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PAA 154M, 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.

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What year was PAA 154M registered?

PAA 154M is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is PAA 154M safe to buy?

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