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R7 TEF

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,759 mi
Last recorded83,759 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 TEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all rear flexi ferrules corroded.

both rear footbrake readings low.

front bulkhead flexing on lock, unable to inspect without removing sound pad.

inner n/s c.v.boot split & leaking.

p.a.s. fluid leaking from rack pinion seal.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

all rear flexi ferrules corroded.

both rear footbrake readings low.

front bulkhead flexing on lock, unable to inspect without removing sound pad.

inner n/s c.v.boot split & leaking.

p.a.s. fluid leaking from rack pinion seal.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 71,227 miles

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

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

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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R7 TEF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 TEF, 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 R7 TEF registered?

R7 TEF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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