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R526 ULD

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,933 mi
Last recorded115,933 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 ULD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 115,933 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 115,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 113,941 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 110,625 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 110,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 100,982 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 95,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 95,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 91,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 85,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,472 miles

air bag illumnated

o/s outer track control arm bush deteriorated but no excessive play

warning triangle illumnated on dashboard

Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag illumnated

o/s outer track control arm bush deteriorated but no excessive play

warning triangle illumnated on dashboard

Pass 3 May 2007 72,485 miles

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated

red warning triangle illuminated

Pass 5 May 2006 65,153 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R526 ULD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R526 ULD, 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 R526 ULD registered?

R526 ULD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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