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R139 XTP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,965 mi
Last recorded119,965 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,118 miles

various slight leaks on exhaust

Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,102 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

various slight leaks on exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,924 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,377 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R139 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R139 XTP, 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 R139 XTP registered?

R139 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R139 XTP safe to buy?

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