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R504 TFL

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,296 mi
Last recorded69,296 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 TFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 55,389 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 55,389 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 45,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 42,155 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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R504 TFL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Green 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R504 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R504 TFL registered?

R504 TFL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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