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B261 WUU

1984 Saab 99

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,474 mi
Last recorded43,474 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 WUU
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing small hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 43,471 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 43,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 170,334 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 170,330 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 169,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 167,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 164,428 miles

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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B261 WUU is a 1984 Saab 99 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B261 WUU, 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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What year was B261 WUU registered?

B261 WUU is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B261 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 WUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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