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CLZ 7500

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,979 mi
Last recorded49,979 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7500
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,549 miles

Advise O/S/R wheel bhinding

Advise outter sill covers fitted

Advise rear brake pipe flexis undersealed

Advise screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,535 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,835 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 31,042 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

slight blow on flex joint

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,042 miles

slight blow on flex joint

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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CLZ 7500 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CLZ 7500, 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 CLZ 7500 registered?

CLZ 7500 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CLZ 7500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 7500 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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