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B933 GRB

1984 Saab 99

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB933 GRB
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 142,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 142,077 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted offside & nearside locking tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 142,064 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal very stiff (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 141,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 141,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 140,274 miles

Drivers seat has movement in slide rails

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 138,648 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 138,090 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearisde front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2013 138,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearisde front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,526 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 134,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,330 miles

Co level at limits

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 132,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 129,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 43,058 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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B933 GRB is a 1984 Saab 99 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B933 GRB, 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 B933 GRB registered?

B933 GRB is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 4 August 1984.

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