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R206 FOT

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,623 mi
Last recorded222,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 FOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 222,623 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 207,720 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 191,683 miles

Rear seat belt catch cover is missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 191,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 177,542 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2006 158,232 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 158,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

1) chips in windscreen 2)offside rear bumper damage

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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R206 FOT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R206 FOT, 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 R206 FOT registered?

R206 FOT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R206 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 FOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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