MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 93?
Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S256 VAT is a 1999 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 96,620 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S256 VAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S256 VAT is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 2 January 1999.
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