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WYY 161T

1978 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYY 161T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 84,523 miles

exhaust knocks

parking brake travel

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,415 miles

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

exhaust knocks

parking brake travel

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,084 miles

parking brake travel

clonk from front suspension

front brake pads are getting low

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,848 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

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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WYY 161T is a 1978 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 94,499 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 WYY 161T, 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 48 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYY 161T registered?

WYY 161T is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WYY 161T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYY 161T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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