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PFU 594S

1978 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,717 mi
Last recorded33,717 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFU 594S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 30,936 miles

Oil leak ()

all four tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,219 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,195 miles

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

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

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

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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PFU 594S is a 1978 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 PFU 594S, 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 48 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 PFU 594S registered?

PFU 594S is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 14 March 1978.

Is PFU 594S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFU 594S shows 4 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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