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NWY 975V

1979 Saab 99

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,319 mi
Last recorded57,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Saab 9962,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 975V
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 56,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,160 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 56,156 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 55,786 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 55,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,010 miles

Offside handbrake lever on caliper sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 48,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,732 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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NWY 975V is a 1979 Saab 99 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWY 975V, 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 NWY 975V registered?

NWY 975V is a 1979 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is NWY 975V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 975V shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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