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DYR 24V

1979 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,437 mi
Last recorded133,437 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYR 24V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 133,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 133,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: GEARBOX SOUNDS VERY NOISEY AND GRATEING.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 130,817 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 130,812 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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DYR 24V is a 1979 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DYR 24V, 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 DYR 24V registered?

DYR 24V is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 20 December 1979.

Is DYR 24V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYR 24V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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