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TOJ 1S

1978 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOJ 1S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 71,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 71,928 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight blow at centre silencer

Pass 29 Oct 2005 71,851 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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TOJ 1S is a 1978 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 TOJ 1S, 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 48 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 TOJ 1S registered?

TOJ 1S is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is TOJ 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOJ 1S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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