MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
battery insecure
blow on exhaust clamp
ns mirror glass cracked
osr inner rim damaged
rear brakes imbalanced
Both rear discs slightly corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear discs slightly corroded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
1 off side washer jet blocked
front suspension legs slight rusting
fuel cap after market one
off side rear brake hose ferrel rusted
passenger seat wont tilt
rear indicators starting to show white light
rear silencer slight rusting
slight play at steering column
How Reliable is the Saab 93?
Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S973 JRA is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S973 JRA, 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 S973 JRA registered?
S973 JRA is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 7 September 1998.
Is S973 JRA safe to buy?
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