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DNG 57T

1979 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 57T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DNG 57T is a 1979 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DNG 57T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNG 57T registered?

DNG 57T is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is DNG 57T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNG 57T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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