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FYY 462H

2003 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 462H
MakeSaab
Model99
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,266 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,081 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,081 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,081 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,081 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,081 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FYY 462H is a 2003 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYY 462H, 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 23 years old, this Saab 99 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FYY 462H registered?

FYY 462H is a 2003 Saab 99, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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