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B53 LRK

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,444 mi
Last recorded170,444 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB53 LRK
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 170,444 miles

alternator light on

Fail 18 Mar 2006 170,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside front jacking points holed and rusted

nearside front tyre just on limit

Fail 19 Dec 2005 170,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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B53 LRK is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B53 LRK, 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 B53 LRK registered?

B53 LRK is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B53 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B53 LRK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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