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SLO 653L

1973 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,916 mi
Last recorded63,916 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 653L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,893 miles

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.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,847 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,543 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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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.

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