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R319 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,719 mi
Last recorded169,719 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 169,719 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust front pipe flexi section damaged

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 162,543 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips an at rear ferrules

hand brake travel high but not reaching stop

Fail 12 Dec 2009 162,337 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips an at rear ferrules

Pass 12 Dec 2008 154,206 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

rear discs rusty

slight embalance in rear brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2007 141,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 129,106 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

R319 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R319 XGC safe to buy?

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