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R521 NFG

1998 Saab 9-3

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,473 mi
Last recorded61,473 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 NFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,233 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,568 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,649 miles

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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R521 NFG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R521 NFG, 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 R521 NFG registered?

R521 NFG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R521 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 NFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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