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R265 SLE

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,462 mi
Last recorded86,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 SLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,748 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,796 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 57,943 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 97,502 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

there is a lot of corrosion under the car

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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R265 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R265 SLE, 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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How do I check the history of R265 SLE?

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What year was R265 SLE registered?

R265 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R265 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 SLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R265 SLE have outstanding finance?

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