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R13 COU

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 COU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 155,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,790 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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 147,790 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)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 141,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 137,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,907 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 128,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,577 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 99,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R13 COU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R13 COU, 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 R13 COU registered?

R13 COU is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R13 COU safe to buy?

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