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B202 TRV

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,563 mi
Last recorded138,563 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 TRV
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,563 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,115 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,524 miles

centre silencer slight blow

Pass 1 Nov 2013 133,564 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of wear to nearside driveshaft joint

some corrosion to nearside front wheelarch

some corrosion to offside front wheelarch

Fail 1 Nov 2013 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of wear to nearside driveshaft joint

some corrosion to nearside front wheelarch

some corrosion to offside front wheelarch

Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,685 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 129,510 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Jun 2010 129,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2009 128,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 128,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 127,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 123,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 121,024 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 121,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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B202 TRV is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Saab 99 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 119,466 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 B202 TRV, 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 42 years old, this Saab 99 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B202 TRV is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 17 August 1984.

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