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R529 RSS

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,664 mi
Last recorded141,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 RSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 141,664 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 141,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,785 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 135,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 125,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,623 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 116,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 116,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 93,786 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R529 RSS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R529 RSS, 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 R529 RSS registered?

R529 RSS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R529 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 RSS shows 12 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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