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R32 SUT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 SUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 55,958 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,760 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 53,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,300 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 2 May 2017 50,921 miles

Inner edges of both rear tyres scrubbing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,572 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,286 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,005 miles

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed inside edge.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,708 miles

Rear tyres scrubbing inside edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,022 miles

Inner edges of rear tyres scrubbed - nail in n/s/rear

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

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 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R32 SUT registered?

R32 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R32 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 SUT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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