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WHJ 99S

1977 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,457 mi
Last recorded169,457 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 99S
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 169,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 169,455 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 169,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 169,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Nearside Rear Lower incorrect locking device to shockabsorber

Pass 27 May 2011 168,230 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 167,084 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 167,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,820 miles

front and rear bumper missing but car has no sharp edges and no metal iron sticking out

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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WHJ 99S is a 1977 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHJ 99S, 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 49 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WHJ 99S is a 1977 Saab 99, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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