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PYA 615P

1976 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1976 Saab 9991,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 615P
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 144,678 miles

no passenger seats fitted at time of test rear tyres getting low .

Fail 28 May 2014 144,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no passenger seats fitted at retest

rear tyres getting low

Fail 19 May 2014 144,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,250 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit ,rear tyres perished ,o/s/f door handle damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2013 139,250 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit ,rear tyres perished ,o/s/f door handle damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,058 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 135,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 127,750 miles

Passenger front seat removed at time of test

Rear seat removed at time of test

Stickers in center of screen only partially removed enabling vehicle to comply with MOT(JUST!!)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 127,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R binding slightly after brake applied

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 123,186 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R binding slightly after brake applied

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 122,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 122,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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PYA 615P is a 1976 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 PYA 615P, 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.

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What year was PYA 615P registered?

PYA 615P is a 1976 Saab 99, first registered on 11 May 1976.

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