MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,243 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VBY 954L safe to buy?
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