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R421 NNW

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 NNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 115,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

airbag warning light indicating a fault

Pass 13 May 2008 101,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking,exhaust bracket broken though still holding exhaust,oil leaks engine

Fail 13 May 2008 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking,exhaust bracket broken though still holding exhaust,oil leaks engine

Pass 28 Apr 2007 88,559 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2007 88,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R421 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R421 NNW, 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 R421 NNW registered?

R421 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R421 NNW safe to buy?

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