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R327 RDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,757 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,719 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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R327 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R327 RDP, 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 R327 RDP registered?

R327 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R327 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 RDP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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