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S344 ASX

1998 Saab 93

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,093 mi
Last recorded163,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 ASX
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2008 163,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 149,317 miles

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

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

offside headlamp chipped and holed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 133,546 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 133,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2005 116,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

noise from n/s/r when handbrake applied

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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S344 ASX is a 1998 Saab 93 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S344 ASX, 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 S344 ASX registered?

S344 ASX is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S344 ASX safe to buy?

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