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A9 TRT

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,992 mi
Last recorded168,992 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 168,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 166,078 miles

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 162,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 157,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 157,232 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 145,479 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly faded

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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A9 TRT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A9 TRT, 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 A9 TRT registered?

A9 TRT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is A9 TRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TRT shows 6 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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