MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight wear in steering rack nearside
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight wear/play in steering rack, nearside.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
ware and play in rack casing nearside
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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
ware and play in rack casing nearside
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight wear / play in steering rack on nearside
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both seat belts - return weak
both steering rack gaiters perishing
front & rear fuel hoses perishing
fuel cap seal perishing
steering rack has wear and play in nearside
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SLO 653L is a 1973 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1973 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 63,084 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 SLO 653L, 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 53 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SLO 653L registered?
SLO 653L is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 16 May 1973.
Is SLO 653L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SLO 653L 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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