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R34 GHJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 90,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,165 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault within the system

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,671 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,887 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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R34 GHJ 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 88.9%.

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 R34 GHJ, 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 R34 GHJ registered?

R34 GHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R34 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 GHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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