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R319 HOO

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,209 mi
Last recorded186,209 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 HOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 186,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 177,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 177,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 168,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 155,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 142,848 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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R319 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 R319 HOO, 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 R319 HOO registered?

R319 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R319 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 HOO 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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