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PYG 799K

1972 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,760 mi
Last recorded18,760 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 799K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 18,760 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,505 miles

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,894 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,039 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 17,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front brake disc backing panel corroded

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 799K is a 1972 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 799K, 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.

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What year was PYG 799K registered?

PYG 799K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is PYG 799K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYG 799K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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