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PTK 18K

1971 Saab 99

White Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

44,057 mi
Last recorded44,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTK 18K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,057 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 44,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported no support from front to rear and cable tied at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,945 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubbers missing and split (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,969 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2014 42,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 429,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

brake pedal operation notchy

slight oscillation on ns/f brake

Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

brake pedal operation notchy

front wipers splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,112 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 42,111 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 42,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,087 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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PTK 18K is a 1971 Saab 99 in White with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1971 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 PTK 18K, 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 55 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PTK 18K is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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