MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear shocker mountings starting to perish
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
can not see rear pads
n/s/f tyre wall startin g to perish
reverse lights stay on
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WYB 499M is a 1974 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 44,658 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 WYB 499M, 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 52 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WYB 499M registered?
WYB 499M is a 1974 Saab 99, first registered on 1 April 1974.
Is WYB 499M safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYB 499M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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