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B403 UOR

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

227,538 mi
Last recorded227,538 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 UOR
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 227,538 miles

N/S/F outer CV gaiter perished

O/S window not working

all rear suspension bushes perished and both rear anti-roll bar bushes are worn

drivers seat runners worn

front tyres worn to 3mm

handbrake travel high

rear pads half worn and disc surfaces are corroded

various corrosion holes but not in prescribed areas

various oil leaks

various stonechips

very slight coolant leak from the water pump

Fail 1 Aug 2019 227,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F outer CV gaiter perished

O/S window not working

all rear suspension bushes perished and both rear anti-roll bar bushes are worn

drivers seat runners worn

front tyres worn to 3mm

handbrake travel high

rear pads half worn and disc surfaces are corroded

various corrosion holes but not in prescribed areas

various oil leaks

various stonechips

very slight coolant leak from the water pump

Pass 13 Jul 2018 224,602 miles

Drivers seat runners worn

O/s window not working

Paint work in a poor condition

Various corrosion in the vehicle body, But not in prescribed Mot areas

Various oil leaks

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2018 224,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drivers seat runners worn

O/s window not working

Paint work in a poor condition

Various corrosion in the vehicle body, But not in prescribed Mot areas

Various oil leaks

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2017 221,888 miles

Engine oil leaks

O/s window not working

Paint work poor,plus various body corrosion

Steering rack gaiters perished

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Various under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2017 221,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leaks

O/s window not working

Paint work poor,plus various body corrosion

Steering rack gaiters perished

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 217,150 miles

Paint work poor

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Various stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

engine oil leaks

o/s window not working

Pass 7 Aug 2015 213,468 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle bump stops missing.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm. n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

various underbody corrosion.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 213,468 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm. n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 210,944 miles

corrosion hole in the front valance not in a prescribed mot area.

handbrake travels high.

head lining in a poor condition.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. n/s/ tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

paint work poor.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 210,944 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion hole in the front valance not in a prescribed mot area.

handbrake travels high.

head lining in a poor condition.

o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. n/s/ tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

paint work poor.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 207,424 miles

bodywork slightly tatty.

various oil leaks.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 202,272 miles

handbrake travels high.

n/s washer jet blocked.

n/s/f indicator lens cracked but complete.

various small stone chips.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 196,637 miles

front indicator lenses faded.

handbrake travels high,n/s performance slightly higher than the o/s.

n/s/f side light lens cracked but complete.

o/s/f bumper scuffed.

various oil/gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 196,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front indicator lenses faded.

handbrake travels high,n/s performance slightly higher than the o/s.

n/s/f side light lens cracked but complete.

o/s/f bumper scuffed.

various oil/gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 190,684 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 21 Aug 2009 182,630 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 151,461 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 149,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 149,696 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 144,912 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travels high.

n/s steering knucke worn.

n/s/f light lens cracked but complete.

n/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

o/s parking brake performance slightly low.

rear fog lamp switch operation sticky.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 144,912 miles

handbrake travels high.

n/s steering knucke worn.

n/s/f light lens cracked but complete.

n/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

o/s parking brake performance slightly low.

rear fog lamp switch operation sticky.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 140,078 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine missing

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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B403 UOR is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B403 UOR, 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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B403 UOR is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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