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R193 CYG

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 CYG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,582 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,344 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear boot floor corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,316 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 104,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 100,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,883 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 97,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,238 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,233 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,549 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R193 CYG is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R193 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R193 CYG registered?

R193 CYG is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R193 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 CYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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