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R276 TEG

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 TEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,300 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 75,818 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

rear indicator bulbes faded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,099 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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R276 TEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R276 TEG, 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 R276 TEG registered?

R276 TEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R276 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 TEG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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