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R352 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010
Fail 14 Sep 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,103 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,768 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,758 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,587 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,779 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R352 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R352 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R352 XGC registered?

R352 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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