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R42 GFU

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 GFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,115 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

child seat n/s rear

Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,367 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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R42 GFU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 GFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R42 GFU registered?

R42 GFU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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