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PYG 103K

1972 Saab 99

Gold Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,476 mi
Last recorded61,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 103K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 61,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,347 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,341 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,989 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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PYG 103K is a 1972 Saab 99 in Gold with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,564 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 PYG 103K, 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 54 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 PYG 103K registered?

PYG 103K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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