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XKJ 199J

1971 Saab 99

Beige Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 199J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,646 miles

coolant leaking around cylinder head

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,646 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to dangerous defect. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated *DANGEROUS* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant leaking around cylinder head

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 61,007 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 60,989 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,375 miles

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 59,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,569 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,699 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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XKJ 199J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Beige with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XKJ 199J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKJ 199J registered?

XKJ 199J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is XKJ 199J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKJ 199J shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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