MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sight play noticed in the steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sight play noticed in the steering rack
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 99?
Based on 4,547 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.
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B278 WUU is a 1984 Saab 99 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 B278 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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B278 WUU is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 28 September 1984.
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