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A13 CBD

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,379 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,951 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake load valve stiff

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre worn very heavy inner edge

play from steering wheel - end float

Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,373 miles

nearside steering rack control rod bush could be better

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,821 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

off side front tyre inner edge bald and generally deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,609 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread inner edge has uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A13 CBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A13 CBD, 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 A13 CBD registered?

A13 CBD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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