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V163 DCF

1999 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,081 mi
Last recorded156,081 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9396,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 DCF
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 156,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 156,081 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 138,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 123,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 110,105 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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V163 DCF is a 1999 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V163 DCF, 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 V163 DCF registered?

V163 DCF is a 1999 Saab 93, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V163 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V163 DCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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