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S197 RWJ

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,662 mi
Last recorded59,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 RWJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 59,662 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 59,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,603 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 49,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 43,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 38,905 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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S197 RWJ is a 1998 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S197 RWJ, 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 S197 RWJ registered?

S197 RWJ is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S197 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 RWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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