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R128 ATR

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 ATR
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,360 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 133,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,119 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edgex

Pass 12 May 2014 113,303 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 113,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,687 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 101,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 81,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 60,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 May 2008 47,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,160 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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R128 ATR is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R128 ATR, 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 R128 ATR registered?

R128 ATR is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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