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VBY 954L

1971 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,243 mi
Last recorded76,243 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 954L
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,650 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,462 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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VBY 954L is a 1971 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBY 954L, 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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What year was VBY 954L registered?

VBY 954L is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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