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R317 SLE

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 87,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,062 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 82,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s road wheels slight damage

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

number plates in poor condition

underside oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,618 miles

exhaust system blowing

knocking noise front suspension no play found

n/s head light glass damaged and weak beam

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,483 miles

knocking noise n/s front no play found

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow front exhaust

slight damage n/s rear road wheel inner rim

Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

knocking noise n/s front no play found

rear number plate discolouring

slight blow front exhaust

slight damage n/s rear road wheel inner rim

Pass 13 Jul 2007 66,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,325 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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R317 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R317 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 R317 SLE registered?

R317 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R317 SLE safe to buy?

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