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R58 HDG

1997 Saab 90

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 90108,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 HDG
MakeSaab
Model90
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,592 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 84,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside indicator lense broke

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,656 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside indicator lense broke

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,829 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 90?

Based on 1,363 MOT tests across 192 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,828
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 60
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R58 HDG is a 1997 Saab 90 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Saab 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 108,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 HDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R58 HDG registered?

R58 HDG is a 1997 Saab 90, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R58 HDG safe to buy?

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