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A1 OPN

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,530 mi
Last recorded119,530 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 119,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm, outer bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 119,530 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm, outer bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 94,861 miles

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

chip in screen

handbrake travel but still has reserve

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,330 miles

chip in screen

Pass 1 May 2008 89,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006

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

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

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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A1 OPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A1 OPN, 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 A1 OPN registered?

A1 OPN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for A1 OPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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