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R994 GOO

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,226 mi
Last recorded108,226 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 GOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 101,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 101,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,954 miles

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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R994 GOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R994 GOO, 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 R994 GOO registered?

R994 GOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R994 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 GOO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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