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R424 GGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 144,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 132,653 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 117,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 117,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag warning light on indicating a fault within the system

engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

high level brake light partially inoperative

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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R424 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R424 GGP, 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 R424 GGP registered?

R424 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R424 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 GGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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