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KXF 170J

1971 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1709cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,975 mi
Last recorded29,975 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Saab 9961,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXF 170J
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,709cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,975 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking in sidewall

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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KXF 170J is a 1971 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,709cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 KXF 170J, 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 55 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 KXF 170J registered?

KXF 170J is a 1971 Saab 99, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is KXF 170J safe to buy?

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