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S263 SCF

1999 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9396,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 SCF
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 141,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 138,155 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 134,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

exhaust heatshield deteriorated and contacting exhaust centre section

oil leak from around the area of the head gasket

Fail 8 May 2012 134,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

exhaust heatshield deteriorated and contacting exhaust centre section

oil leak from around the area of the head gasket

slight damage to offside front inner wheel arch and bumper corner

Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 129,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 127,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 121,168 miles

Exhaust has slight leak between intermediate and rear silencer flange

N/S/F tyre inner edge of tread depth low

O/S/R tyre inner edge of tread depth low

Pass 30 May 2008 113,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

roof faulty

Pass 18 May 2007 104,943 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 104,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level stop lamp incomplete

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,658 miles

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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S263 SCF is a 1999 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S263 SCF, 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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What year was S263 SCF registered?

S263 SCF is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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