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R454 BLH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 BLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,970 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 109,047 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

hazard switch loose but works ok

Fail 10 May 2011 108,895 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 102,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,762 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 May 2008 92,392 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,684 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 195/60/15V

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 20 Apr 2007 86,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 195/60/15V

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R454 BLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R454 BLH, 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 R454 BLH registered?

R454 BLH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R454 BLH safe to buy?

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