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R403 PCF

1998 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,003 mi
Last recorded78,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 PCF
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,003 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf headlight tiny hole

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 47,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 47,351 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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R403 PCF is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R403 PCF, 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 R403 PCF registered?

R403 PCF is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R403 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 PCF shows 6 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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