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GIB 3977

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 3977
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,401 miles

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 73,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges/both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 May 2008 68,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,080 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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GIB 3977 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIB 3977, 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 GIB 3977 registered?

GIB 3977 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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