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R510 LGP

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 LGP
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,774 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 132,774 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 127,603 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 124,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,897 miles

N/S/REAR BRAKE SLOWER TO OPPERATE

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

STEERING RACK INNER END BUSHES OIL SOAKED (RCK LEAKING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT DISCS WORN AND IN GENERAL POOR CONDITION

N/S/REAR BRAKE SLOWER TO OPPERATE

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

STEERING RACK INNER END BUSHES OIL SOAKED (RCK LEAKING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted at rear offside. Could not fully inspect seat belt.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,173 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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R510 LGP is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R510 LGP, 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 R510 LGP registered?

R510 LGP is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R510 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 LGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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