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S109 FUA

1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,605 mi
Last recorded167,605 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid135,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 FUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 167,605 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 167,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 156,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 156,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 143,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 143,871 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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S109 FUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,420 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S109 FUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S109 FUA registered?

S109 FUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S109 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 FUA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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