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MOT reliability

Saab 99 gl combi coup

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Saab 99 gl combi coup vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Saab 99 gl combi coup has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 87,463 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
3,482
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Saab 99 gl combi coup problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Saab 99 gl combi coup MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Steering18%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Saab 99 gl combi coup MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Saab 99 gl combi coup MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  3. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  7. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  8. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  9. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  10. inspected front to rear brake pipes best as possible without dismantling (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)

Saab 99 gl combi coup pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1976 1 4 50% 87,463

Saab 99 gl combi coup reliability FAQ

Across 1 Saab 99 gl combi coup vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Saab 99 gl combi coup MOT issues are: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5); Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b).

The typical Saab 99 gl combi coup in our data has covered around 87,463 miles.

Compare the Saab 99 gl combi coup

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