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R539 SFR

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 SFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,406 miles

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

front brake disc faces corroded

front suspension components becoming corroded

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables becoming worn

slight damage to offside front suspension mounting point

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,406 miles

front brake disc faces corroded

front suspension components becoming corroded

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables becoming worn

slight damage to offside front suspension mounting point

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,237 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

osr tyer sidewall perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,237 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

osr tyer sidewall perished

Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,725 miles

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

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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R539 SFR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 R539 SFR, 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 R539 SFR registered?

R539 SFR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R539 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 SFR 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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