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R364 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 138,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

offside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 138,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on the outer edges..... check tracking

nearside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

offside front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 135,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

sill covers fitted (unable to carry out full check)

the o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,372 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut in side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2009 128,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 113,078 miles

both front tyre depths low oil level on min slight exhaust blow front and rear end exhaust rusting rear end

Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,373 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

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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R364 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R364 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 R364 UGC registered?

R364 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R364 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R364 UGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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