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B9 MTP

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 103,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front shockabsorber corroided

Offside rear tyre slightly buldged when rotated

Oil leak

Rear parking brakes require attetion grabbing

Slight leak from steering rack

Water inside near side head light

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake slow/lazy to work

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 64,033 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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B9 MTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B9 MTP, 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 B9 MTP registered?

B9 MTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B9 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 MTP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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