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R636 NNH

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,451 mi
Last recorded122,451 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 NNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 122,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 122,451 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 116,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 116,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 105,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 105,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 89,007 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 89,007 miles

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

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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R636 NNH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R636 NNH, 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 R636 NNH registered?

R636 NNH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R636 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 NNH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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