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R120 CHE

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,144 mi
Last recorded157,144 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 CHE
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,144 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressures low repaid at w/s

Pass 16 Jul 2014 156,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 156,891 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,751 miles

various areas of corrsion through standing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 155,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various areas of corrsion through standing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,382 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 143,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 119,717 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 119,717 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 63,352 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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R120 CHE is a 1998 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R120 CHE, 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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R120 CHE is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R120 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 CHE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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