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S216 VUG

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 VUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,043 miles

front number plate damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 90,000 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 90,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged

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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S216 VUG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S216 VUG, 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 S216 VUG registered?

S216 VUG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S216 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S216 VUG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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