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R273 SLE

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 SLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,929 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to nsf tyre outer tread & sidewall

nsf tyre badly worn on edges & low

osf inner cv gaitor leaking grease

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre is cracking on the inner edge

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,390 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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R273 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R273 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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What year was R273 SLE registered?

R273 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R273 SLE safe to buy?

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