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ONZ 1192

1998 Saab 93

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 1192
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,677 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,265 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm becoming moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most arm becoming moderate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 97,984 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,779 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,582 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,793 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,258 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,188 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,915 miles

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

nearside rear brake squeels badly during brake roller test

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,915 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear brake squeels badly during brake roller test

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 59,111 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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ONZ 1192 is a 1998 Saab 93 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONZ 1192, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONZ 1192 registered?

ONZ 1192 is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is ONZ 1192 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONZ 1192 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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