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R662 LGN

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,624 mi
Last recorded156,624 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 LGN
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 156,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 148,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 145,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 145,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 140,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 136,359 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 136,355 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 132,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 128,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 123,690 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 123,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 122,583 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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R662 LGN 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 R662 LGN, 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 R662 LGN registered?

R662 LGN is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R662 LGN safe to buy?

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