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S938 ENJ

1998 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,721 mi
Last recorded64,721 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 ENJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,304cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,026 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front struts top mounts tight replacements recommended

Pass 17 Feb 2018 60,662 miles

oil leak

power assisted steering leak (rack area)

power assisted steering leak (rack area)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

power assisted steering leak (rack area)

power assisted steering leak (rack area)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,210 miles

POSSIBLE GEAR MOUNT FAULT CLOSER CHECK NEEDED

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,210 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

POSSIBLE GEAR MOUNT FAULT CLOSER CHECK NEEDED

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,277 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,272 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre perished deep cracks replacement recomended urgent

nearside rear tyre deep cracks on outer shoulder replacement recomended asap

offside front tyre deep cracks replacement recomended

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from fanbelt pulley area (bearing noise

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 57,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,692 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edges

outer bulbs on centre stop light not working

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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S938 ENJ is a 1998 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S938 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S938 ENJ registered?

S938 ENJ is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S938 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S938 ENJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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