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R712 GRL

1998 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,896 mi
Last recorded173,896 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 GRL
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 173,896 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 169,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 163,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 152,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 140,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills

stone chips in screen

Pass 6 Jun 2009 124,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 105,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 105,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2006 93,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencar mounting broken

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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R712 GRL is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 96,721 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 R712 GRL, 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 28 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R712 GRL registered?

R712 GRL is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R712 GRL safe to buy?

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