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Re: safety of a 99 > long Posted by ttcinpc [Email]  (#1493) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from ttcinpc) on Sat, 14 Sep 2002 23:59:35
In Reply to: safety of a 99, Bill, Sat, 14 Sep 2002 21:00:34 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
You're talking about a car designed in the '60s, although the later 900 was basically a 99 from the 'A' pillar back with a stretched nose grafted on. Later design refinements and compliance to more stringent safety requirements have forced all automakers to make improvements. Fairly sure door beams were used, but easy enough to check by removing the interior panel. The nose was a bit stubby, but at least the engine was longitudinal. In a confrontation with a contemporary so-called SUV, the 99 will tend to submarine.
Couple of points to consider: cars marketed in Europe were required to be tested for dynamic rollovers. If you remove the interior padding from the 'A' pillar, you'll find a significant structural member there. Volvo once had a commercial showing several stacked on one another.
I recall a picture of a 99 showing its strencth. It was left hanging from a railroad trestle when the car carrier driver didn't pay attention to the clearance. It was hanging by its windshield only, wedged into the trestle flange with no other apparent damage.
For personal assurance, I'd have the belts replaced, unless they were not regularly used by the previous owner[s]. Of course, their use will significantly improve the odds. And lastly, collision avoidance is preferred over trying out the suppositions.
'77 99GL 5D4M sold at 110k miles
'85 C900T 3D5M sold at 180k
'96 NG900SET 5D5M >100k
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