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R61 NAV

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

246,431 mi
Last recorded246,431 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 NAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 246,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O.S.R Tyre Cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2014 235,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightley

front tyres worn on inner outter eages/ off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 225,029 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 224,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 205,599 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 205,237 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 187,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 167,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 147,190 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r door latch fault

Pass 17 May 2008 129,067 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 110,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 92,934 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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R61 NAV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R61 NAV, 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 R61 NAV registered?

R61 NAV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R61 NAV safe to buy?

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