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R411 MVV

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 MVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,729 miles

exhaust in general poor condition with minor blows

long handbrake travel

n/s/r inner wing/sill closing panel corroded and weak

some play in top steering column bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 73,818 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2012 73,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 72,682 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Outside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,924 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,858 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight weep from both rear dampers

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R411 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R411 MVV, 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 R411 MVV registered?

R411 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R411 MVV safe to buy?

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