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R149 XTP

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 XTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2009 131,021 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,769 miles

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 111,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,566 miles

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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R149 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R149 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 R149 XTP registered?

R149 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R149 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 XTP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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