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PJF 304M

1973 Saab 99

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,135 mi
Last recorded80,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJF 304M
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,089 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,585 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,585 miles

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,905 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,905 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 75,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 75,368 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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PJF 304M is a 1973 Saab 99 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJF 304M, 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 PJF 304M registered?

PJF 304M is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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