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PSF 656M

1974 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Saab 9944,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 656M
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,560 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smell of fuel in vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,552 miles

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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PSF 656M is a 1974 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 44,658 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 PSF 656M, 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 52 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 PSF 656M registered?

PSF 656M is a 1974 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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