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S588 LLN

1998 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,014 mi
Last recorded129,014 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 LLN
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 129,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2013 129,014 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,711 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 121,711 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,480 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre

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 1 Nov 2005 72,437 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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S588 LLN is a 1998 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S588 LLN, 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 S588 LLN registered?

S588 LLN is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S588 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 LLN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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