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T153 VDV

1999 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9396,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 VDV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn below 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn below 3mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,386 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,648 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,399 miles

Corrosion to tailbox outer skin

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,434 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,110 miles

fuel cap broken

nearside front inner arch rusty

offside front floor rusty

rear exhaust clamp rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,191 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Seam sealer split at bulkhead join with offside inner wing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Seam sealer split at bulkhead join with offside inner wing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,487 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Jul 2008 53,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,438 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2006 39,438 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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T153 VDV is a 1999 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T153 VDV, 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

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What year was T153 VDV registered?

T153 VDV is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T153 VDV safe to buy?

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