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BSZ 4578

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 4578
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,968 miles

Central Upper 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 63,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Central Upper 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,731 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 60,879 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,879 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 54,061 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 54,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,437 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,338 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,470 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 38,446 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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BSZ 4578 is a 1998 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BSZ 4578, 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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BSZ 4578 is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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