MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advanced wear on front discs
childseat fitted to n/s/r
damage to n/s/r wheel arch
engine hunting
engine oil leaks
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on edges
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded
front and rear number plates water damaged
handbrake travel high
o/s/f headlight cracked
rear discs sligthly corroded
stone chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 95?
Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V257 FPB is a 1999 Saab 95 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 104,139 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V257 FPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of V257 FPB?
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What year was V257 FPB registered?
V257 FPB is a 1999 Saab 95, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V257 FPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V257 FPB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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