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R759 KGO

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

225,575 mi
Last recorded225,575 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 KGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 225,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 225,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 200,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 174,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,128 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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R759 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Blue 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 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R759 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R759 KGO registered?

R759 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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