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SUY 599L

1973 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,132 mi
Last recorded63,132 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 599L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,132 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,918 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 58,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SUY 599L is a 1973 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUY 599L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUY 599L registered?

SUY 599L is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is SUY 599L safe to buy?

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