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TOT 199M

1974 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1974 Saab 9944,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 199M
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

doors corrosion

underside body has corrosion been under sill all over

Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,701 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,502 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front floor pan area getting rusty and weak

rusting around nearside inner wheel arch area [front]

Fail 6 Feb 2012 39,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor pan area getting rusty and weak

rusting around nearside inner wheel arch area [front]

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,483 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,093 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F Handbrake cable cover is split

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F Handbrake cable cover is split

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to see any of the brake pad linings due to wheels blocking view

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,299 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear trailing arm nearly rusted to excess also both rear link arms and top spring mount areas rusted

Fail 23 Aug 2006 25,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel lines at carb perished

near side front outer drive shaft gaiter perishing

off side rear trailing arm nearly rusted to excess

reartop tie bar mounting areas rusted not quite to excess also rear top spring mounting plate

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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TOT 199M is a 1974 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1974 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 44,658 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 TOT 199M, 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 52 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TOT 199M is a 1974 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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