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98D49417

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98D49417
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2008 105,643 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s rear tyre slighty worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,643 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s rear tyre slighty worn on inside edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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98D49417 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 98D49417, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98D49417 registered?

98D49417 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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