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PHE 803R

1977 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,529 mi
Last recorded46,529 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHE 803R
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front a arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above suspension a arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,513 miles

Nearside rear tyres cracking due to age but no cords showing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyres cracking due to age but no cords showing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,463 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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PHE 803R is a 1977 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHE 803R, 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 49 years old, this Saab 99 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHE 803R registered?

PHE 803R is a 1977 Saab 99, first registered on 18 March 1977.

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