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M50 MSB

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MSB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,559 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,982 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 47,995 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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M50 MSB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M50 MSB, 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 M50 MSB registered?

M50 MSB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is M50 MSB safe to buy?

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