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V543 DCF

1999 Saab 95

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 95104,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 DCF
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2014 145,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Front subframe rear bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 126,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,833 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 101,725 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf seat belt fraying

Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,725 miles

osf seat belt fraying

Fail 25 Nov 2009 91,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,839 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,306 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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V543 DCF is a 1999 Saab 95 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V543 DCF, 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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What year was V543 DCF registered?

V543 DCF is a 1999 Saab 95, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V543 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 DCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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