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A9 XSE

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 129,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 122,183 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner arch

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 5 Nov 2011 122,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on nearside rear inner arch

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 117,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 112,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 107,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 102,465 miles

middel pipe to rear box joint corroding

rear flexi feruls starting to corrode

slight movement in steering colum

Pass 30 Nov 2006 90,542 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 90,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both aims adjusted from too far to left

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,069 miles

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 XSE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

A9 XSE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A9 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 XSE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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