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R912 OJM

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 OJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 98,049 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts rotten

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,049 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts rotten

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,254 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

centre seat belt buckle poor

front discs poor

rear pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,915 miles

body damage

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads just in

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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R912 OJM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R912 OJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R912 OJM registered?

R912 OJM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R912 OJM safe to buy?

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