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R32 SRY

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 SRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 152,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 143,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 143,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 130,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,010 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 95,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 88,294 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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R32 SRY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R32 SRY, 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 R32 SRY registered?

R32 SRY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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