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OSL 99R

1976 Saab 99

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Saab 9991,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 99R
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,915 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,462 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,318 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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OSL 99R is a 1976 Saab 99 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 91,966 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 OSL 99R, 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 50 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSL 99R?

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What year was OSL 99R registered?

OSL 99R is a 1976 Saab 99, first registered on 5 October 1976.

Is OSL 99R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 99R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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