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CUL 8V

1979 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUL 8V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to o/s/f door around door mirror

Fail 25 Sep 2019 61,445 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to o/s/f door around door mirror

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear...... n/s/r coming up slow (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,937 miles

dip switch faulty

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dip switch faulty

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,268 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,176 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 56,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,177 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,983 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,819 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 108,719 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 108,712 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,854 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 110,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CUL 8V is a 1979 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1979 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 62,026 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 CUL 8V, 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 47 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CUL 8V is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 4 October 1979.

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