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R489 NGF

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,793 mi
Last recorded96,793 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 96,793 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,793 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 89,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 76,308 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R489 NGF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R489 NGF registered?

R489 NGF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R489 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 NGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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