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S271 XCJ

1999 Saab 93

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,036 mi
Last recorded133,036 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9396,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 XCJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 133,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 133,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,910 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 120,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 108,184 miles

cut in outer wall nearside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 91,239 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2005 80,475 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusted and offside rear brake disc rusted

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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S271 XCJ is a 1999 Saab 93 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S271 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S271 XCJ?

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What year was S271 XCJ registered?

S271 XCJ is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is S271 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 XCJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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