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R128 UFJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 123,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 123,796 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 108,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R128 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R128 UFJ, 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 R128 UFJ registered?

R128 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R128 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 UFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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