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R171 TWO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 TWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightplay in front struts

Pass 1 May 2014 128,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,052 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 119,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 111,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 106,006 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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R171 TWO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R171 TWO, 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 R171 TWO registered?

R171 TWO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R171 TWO safe to buy?

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