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S340 SLH

1998 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 SLH
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,147 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filler hose clip broken

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 132,128 miles

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

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler hose clip broken

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,019 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 124,299 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,387 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounts worn

fuel cap damaged but still seals

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine/gearbox mounts worn

fuel cap damaged but still seals

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,949 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,462 miles

air con leak

raer brake pads starting to wear

Fail 22 Jan 2009 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

air con leak

raer brake pads starting to wear

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,460 miles

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

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

air con leak

long travel on handbrake

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,993 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,740 miles

slight free movement in steering rack mountings?

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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S340 SLH is a 1998 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S340 SLH, 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 S340 SLH registered?

S340 SLH is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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