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R264 DMY

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,333 mi
Last recorded134,333 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 DMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,457 miles

COVERS FITED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 98,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,678 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,588 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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R264 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R264 DMY, 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 R264 DMY registered?

R264 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R264 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 DMY shows 13 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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