MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,826 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
underside of vehicle has been painted with thick underseal before test
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RTY 704S is a 1978 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 RTY 704S, 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 48 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RTY 704S?
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What year was RTY 704S registered?
RTY 704S is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 7 February 1978.
Is RTY 704S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RTY 704S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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