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R732 ARJ

1998 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,393 mi
Last recorded103,393 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 103,392 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor areas, marked yellow. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area , marked yellow. (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,311 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,858 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2011 92,246 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel cap emergency type but seals ok.

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

Rera brake discs corroded.

Fail 12 May 2011 92,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel cap emergency type but seals ok.

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

Rera brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 90,389 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,734 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 74,559 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,144 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,144 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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R732 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R732 ARJ, 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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R732 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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