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R726 FHP

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,023 mi
Last recorded139,023 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 FHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 139,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 139,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 136,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

engine warning light on dash

n/s/f door mirror glass brocken

oil leaks

Fail 27 Dec 2006 136,166 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drivers seat belt close to limits

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F door mirror glass broken

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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R726 FHP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R726 FHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R726 FHP registered?

R726 FHP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R726 FHP safe to buy?

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