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B262 GHH

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

221,207 mi
Last recorded221,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 GHH
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 221,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 221,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 216,781 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 216,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 216,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 210,754 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 210,754 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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B262 GHH is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 B262 GHH, 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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B262 GHH is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B262 GHH safe to buy?

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