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B338 AOM

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB338 AOM
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,184 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 56,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,566 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,562 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,326 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested solid pedal and also parking brake when applied is not efficient enough (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,537 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,215 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,704 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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B338 AOM is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B338 AOM, 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 B338 AOM registered?

B338 AOM is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B338 AOM safe to buy?

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