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S965 RNO

1998 Saab 93

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9396,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 RNO
MakeSaab
Model93
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 70,283 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front DRIVERS WINDOW

Fail 11 May 2017 70,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front DRIVERS WINDOW

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,763 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all exhaust rubber mounts poor and weak

both rear tyres bigger than both fronts

n/s/front headlamp wiper missing

o/s/rear tyre runs very close to fuel tank filler neck and with vehicle raised

Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 65,174 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,768 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,255 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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S965 RNO is a 1998 Saab 93 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S965 RNO, 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 S965 RNO registered?

S965 RNO is a 1998 Saab 93, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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