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YKX 586J

1971 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 586J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2006 97,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front flexi cracked

near side rear brake disc slightly pitted

near side rear tyre cracked

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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YKX 586J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 YKX 586J, 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.

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What year was YKX 586J registered?

YKX 586J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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