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S442 RLK

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 RLK
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 89,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,209 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 72,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs slight worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,153 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,096 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S442 RLK is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 96,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S442 RLK, 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 S442 RLK registered?

S442 RLK is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S442 RLK safe to buy?

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