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S259 DPN

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 DPN
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 118,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 114,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 110,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 104,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,077 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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S259 DPN is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 96,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S259 DPN, 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 28 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S259 DPN registered?

S259 DPN is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S259 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 DPN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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