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S219 VUG

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 VUG
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2006 138,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Oct 2005 127,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 127,203 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)

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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S219 VUG is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S219 VUG, 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 S219 VUG registered?

S219 VUG is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S219 VUG safe to buy?

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