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B738 KFY

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB738 KFY
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 186,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 185,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 184,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 184,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 181,955 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 181,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,133 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front brakes out of balance just in limits

n/s wing mirror glass missing

slight binding on o/s front wheel

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2007 106,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front brakes out of balance just in limits

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight binding on o/s front wheel

underbody heavily undersealed

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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B738 KFY is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B738 KFY, 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 B738 KFY registered?

B738 KFY is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 19 September 1984.

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