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SRR 516R

1977 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 516R
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,933 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,737 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers only just meeting requirement with regards to parking

no reverse lamps

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light cluster lense loose but not likely to fall away

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 2 Nov 2005 73,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 73,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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SRR 516R is a 1977 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SRR 516R, 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 49 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRR 516R registered?

SRR 516R is a 1977 Saab 99, first registered on 21 April 1977.

Is SRR 516R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 516R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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