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YCD 412T

1978 Saab 99

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Saab 9994,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCD 412T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,922 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,921 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,877 miles

both rear inner arches shows signs of corrosion

front and rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear inner arches shows signs of corrosion

front and rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,566 miles

coolant header tank leaking

radiator in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

coolant header tank leaking

radiator in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear coil springs corroding

rear shock absorber lower rubbers split and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,064 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2008 57,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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YCD 412T is a 1978 Saab 99 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YCD 412T, 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.

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What year was YCD 412T registered?

YCD 412T is a 1978 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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