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S342 CBW

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 CBW
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,716 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 69,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 62,416 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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S342 CBW 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 87.5%.

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 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 S342 CBW, 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 S342 CBW registered?

S342 CBW is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S342 CBW safe to buy?

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