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VFJ 749K

1971 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,226 mi
Last recorded58,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 749K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 57,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,343 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 57,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,269 miles

NSF Brake Slightly Binding On

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,884 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 56,883 miles

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

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VFJ 749K is a 1971 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VFJ 749K, 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 VFJ 749K registered?

VFJ 749K is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 7 September 1971.

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