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R679 WKE

1997 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-389,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 WKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,562 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R679 WKE is a 1997 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,454 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 R679 WKE, 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 29 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 R679 WKE registered?

R679 WKE is a 1997 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R679 WKE safe to buy?

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