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R36 GFU

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,600 mi
Last recorded185,600 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 GFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 185,600 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 24 Apr 2012 173,062 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 161,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

No plate lamps,Dim

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear indicator bulbs becoming white

Pass 26 Apr 2011 161,563 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

No plate lamps,Dim

Rear indicator bulbs becoming white

Pass 20 Apr 2010 150,840 miles

Bonnet stay shocks worn!

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 142,430 miles

Bonnet stay too weak to hold bonnet up!

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 129,192 miles

n/s/r tyre binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slight hige and low spot

Pass 23 Apr 2007 119,429 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust rear clamp rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2006 108,807 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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R36 GFU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R36 GFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R36 GFU registered?

R36 GFU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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