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R342 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,393 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,393 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear centre clasp and offside rear clasp damaged caseings but doesnt effect operation

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,134 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise condensation in nearside headlamp.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,449 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 68,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,413 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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R342 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R342 UGC, 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 R342 UGC registered?

R342 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R342 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 UGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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