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R126 MRP

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,030 mi
Last recorded203,030 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 MRP
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 203,030 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 203,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 187,093 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 171,345 miles

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

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 26 Aug 2005 149,659 miles

both front tyre,s worn on outer and inner edges

exhaust slight blow at exhaust middle section

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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R126 MRP is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R126 MRP, 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 R126 MRP registered?

R126 MRP is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R126 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 MRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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