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B981 BFM

1984 Saab 99

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Saab 99119,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 BFM
MakeSaab
Model99
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,352 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,117 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 95,876 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 88,609 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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B981 BFM is a 1984 Saab 99 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 B981 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B981 BFM registered?

B981 BFM is a 1984 Saab 99, first registered on 31 October 1984.

Is B981 BFM safe to buy?

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