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PFN 405S

1977 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFN 405S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,203 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 103,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake drum slight distortion. †All flexi brake farrels coroding.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PFN 405S is a 1977 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFN 405S, 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 49 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFN 405S registered?

PFN 405S is a 1977 Saab 99, first registered on 14 September 1977.

Is PFN 405S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFN 405S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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