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R291 HJN

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 HJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 161,180 miles

Air Bag Light On

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 149,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 141,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

info light on.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 141,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

info light on.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 127,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

would advise replacment of front brake discs within 3-5 thousand miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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R291 HJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 HJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R291 HJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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