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WFC 436K

1972 Saab 99

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,569 mi
Last recorded98,569 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Saab 9959,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 436K
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,496 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Unable to see rear pads

Fail 5 Feb 2013 93,494 miles

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

Both rear brake discs starting to corroded

Unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,493 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front brake binding

water leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,001 miles

some corrosion on nearside rear jacking point

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,980 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2008 83,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,065 miles

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2007 76,065 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2005 66,183 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 66,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WFC 436K is a 1972 Saab 99 in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 59,564 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 WFC 436K, 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 54 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WFC 436K is a 1972 Saab 99, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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