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UUX 928J

1971 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUX 928J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 54,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer wing badly corroded on inside at front of wheel arch

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,697 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,883 miles

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

Both rear brakediscs have partially corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear shock absorbers bushes perrished but not resulting in any excess movemnt

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split

wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear shock absorbers bushes perrished but not resulting in any excess movemnt

nearside hand brake cable outer casing split

wipers smear slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,924 miles

verticle free movement is apparent in steering colume but appeers to be secure' recomend further investigation' QC

Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

verticle free movement is apparent in steering colume but appeers to be secure' recomend further investigation' QC

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,220 miles

advise closer inspection to o/s/f door and steering

Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,223 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,782 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,782 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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UUX 928J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 UUX 928J, 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 55 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UUX 928J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 5 April 1971.

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