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S628 SYA

1998 Saab 93

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,108 mi
Last recorded169,108 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 SYA
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 169,108 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 148,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 148,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 130,435 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 130,435 miles

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

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

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

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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S628 SYA is a 1998 Saab 93 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S628 SYA, 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 S628 SYA registered?

S628 SYA is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S628 SYA safe to buy?

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