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R63 SEG

1998 Saab 9-3 S

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 SEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 141,679 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 141,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,992 miles

BULKHEAD WELD BEHIND SERVO CRACKED

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,812 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R63 SEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R63 SEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R63 SEG registered?

R63 SEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R63 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 SEG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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