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R384 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,809 mi
Last recorded110,809 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,809 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,491 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,216 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to tear on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to tear on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,016 miles

engine check light illuminated

o/s/f wheel rim damaged slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,590 miles

Centre exhaust silencer abit corroded along seam

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R tyre abit distorted and worn at inner tread edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,666 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight weep

Front brake discs appear worn

Rear exhaust very rusty

Rear indicators loss of colour

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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R384 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R384 XGC, 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 R384 XGC registered?

R384 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R384 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 XGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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