The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.

The Saracen was rushed into service due to the need of an Armoured Personnel Carrier for use during the Malaysian Emergency by the British Army. It carried a small turret on the roof, carrying a Browning .30 MG. A .303 Bren gun could also be mounted on an anti-aircraft ring-mount accessed through a roof hatch, and there were ports on the sides.