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R121 TKX

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 TKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,702 miles

Oil leak

all tyres low - n/s/r on limit

exhaust blowing/deteriorated

o/s/f lower arm has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 124,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 123,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 122,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 120,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 108,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in near side rear tyre

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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R121 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R121 TKX, 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 R121 TKX registered?

R121 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R121 TKX safe to buy?

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