MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o.s/r tyre side wall deteriating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre side walls deteriating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre ,space saver
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
power steering / auto gear box fluid / oil leak.
power steering / auto gear box fluid / oil leak.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
near side hand brake return spring corroding
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 95?
Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 TKP is a 1998 Saab 95 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R493 TKP, 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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R493 TKP is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R493 TKP safe to buy?
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