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FCZ 6718

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,378 mi
Last recorded76,378 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 6718
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,378 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting at front (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner front wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked inbetween tread pattern not exposing any cords

offside front tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern not exposing any cords

Fail 16 Dec 2013 76,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked inbetween tread pattern not exposing any cords

offside front tyre cracked inbetween tread pattern not exposing any cords

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,612 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside inner drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside inner drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,965 miles

BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND WEAK BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 56,274 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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FCZ 6718 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FCZ 6718, 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 FCZ 6718 registered?

FCZ 6718 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is FCZ 6718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 6718 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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