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RIB 2046

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 2046
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,550 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s washer inop.

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s washer is inop.....

wipers are worn

Pass 21 Nov 2005 75,754 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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RIB 2046 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIB 2046, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RIB 2046 registered?

RIB 2046 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is RIB 2046 safe to buy?

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