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B64 XST

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

313,735 mi
Last recorded313,735 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 XST
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 313,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 313,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer cv boot has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 300,856 miles

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators. 185/65x15-88H.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 300,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators. 185/65x15-88H.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 287,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 287,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 287,601 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 286,214 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 286,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 284,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 284,210 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 282,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 281,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 281,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 281,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 270,757 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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B64 XST is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B64 XST, 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 B64 XST registered?

B64 XST is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B64 XST safe to buy?

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