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ULT 524M

1973 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Saab 9963,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULT 524M
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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ULT 524M is a 1973 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULT 524M, 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 ULT 524M registered?

ULT 524M is a 1973 Saab 99, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is ULT 524M safe to buy?

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