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SAA 820

1972 Saab 99

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,977 mi
Last recorded67,977 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 820
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,979 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,894 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,105 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 43,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,923 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,768 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,233 miles

slight play off/side end of rack

Pass 16 Dec 2006 42,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,052 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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SAA 820 is a 1972 Saab 99 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SAA 820, 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 SAA 820 registered?

SAA 820 is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is SAA 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAA 820 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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