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R208 FOT

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,357 mi
Last recorded132,357 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 FOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 132,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 128,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 128,239 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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R208 FOT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R208 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R208 FOT registered?

R208 FOT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R208 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 FOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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