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R312 BDT

1998 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,626 mi
Last recorded167,626 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 95107,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 BDT
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 167,626 miles

both front tyres

hand brake travel

Fail 22 Aug 2007 167,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres

handbrake travel

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2006 157,638 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to limit

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 157,638 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 5 Sep 2005 147,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 147,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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R312 BDT is a 1998 Saab 95 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,259 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R312 BDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R312 BDT registered?

R312 BDT is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R312 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 BDT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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