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R420 TKR

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 TKR
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,135 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 98,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 98,971 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 86,307 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 86,307 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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R420 TKR is a 1998 Saab 93 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R420 TKR, 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 R420 TKR registered?

R420 TKR is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R420 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 TKR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R420 TKR have outstanding finance?

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