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GAT 530T

1979 Saab 99

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,335 mi
Last recorded78,335 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAT 530T
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,547 miles

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

passenger seat missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

passenger seat missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,740 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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GAT 530T is a 1979 Saab 99 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GAT 530T, 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 GAT 530T registered?

GAT 530T is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 23 May 1979.

Is GAT 530T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAT 530T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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