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YO53 RUC

2004 Saab 93

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9384,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RUC
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,681 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside parking brake gave low effort on first application - worked ok when re-applied

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,496 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,213 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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YO53 RUC is a 2004 Saab 93 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,184 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 YO53 RUC, 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 22 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YO53 RUC registered?

YO53 RUC is a 2004 Saab 93, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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