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UWW 99N

1974 Saab 99

Orange Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Saab 9944,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWW 99N
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear x2 tyres perihed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,672 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,642 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,534 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,571 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,586 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2008 48,586 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,092 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 44,292 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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UWW 99N is a 1974 Saab 99 in Orange with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UWW 99N, 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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What year was UWW 99N registered?

UWW 99N is a 1974 Saab 99, first registered on 15 August 1974.

Is UWW 99N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWW 99N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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