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AHE 76J

1971 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHE 76J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,113 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,191 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,169 miles

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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AHE 76J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AHE 76J, 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 AHE 76J registered?

AHE 76J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AHE 76J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHE 76J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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