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S581 LGF

1998 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,075 mi
Last recorded162,075 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LGF
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 162,075 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 158,305 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 158,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 153,661 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 153,661 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 149,509 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)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 149,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

centre section support bracket weld broken.

nearside front coil spring lower coil fractured but spring still securely mounted on lowe plate.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 142,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre section support bracket weld broken.

nearside front coil spring lower coil fractured but spring still securely mounted on lowe plate.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 135,022 miles

one of the bulbs not working in centre brake lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 128,105 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODING

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR (REFLECTOR WORN)

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN(BEEN STOOD UP)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTER

Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,195 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside front tyre

repairs on bulkhead

Pass 13 Oct 2008 113,456 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,353 miles

corrosion on front struts

suspension lowered

Fail 16 Jun 2006 86,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,655 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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S581 LGF is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S581 LGF, 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 S581 LGF registered?

S581 LGF is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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