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R430 HFH

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,949 mi
Last recorded136,949 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 HFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 136,949 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 136,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 133,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 130,772 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 130,752 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both exhaust flexi's breaking up

both front dust covered twisted

front number plate poor condition and insacure

fuel filter covered in greace

head lamp aim tested on level 3

osf wheel tight to turn

slight play both rear top mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2006 117,439 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R430 HFH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R430 HFH, 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 R430 HFH registered?

R430 HFH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R430 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 HFH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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