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P7 MUF

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,128 mi
Last recorded105,128 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 MUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 105,128 miles

advise dtsks pads reara

Pass 15 May 2010 100,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,778 miles

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

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

front tyres fitted wrong rotation

offside front bulk head flexing when steering is moved. unable to check due to soundproofing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,897 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P7 MUF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P7 MUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 MUF registered?

P7 MUF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is P7 MUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 MUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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