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R636 OAN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 100,995 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,820 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 83,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 66,969 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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R636 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R636 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

R636 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R636 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 OAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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