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S266 DCD

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 DCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2005 41,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded and worn, but not pittted

o/s and n/s rear tyres outter walls perishing and cracking, but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,050 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded and worn, but not pittted

o/s and n/s rear tyres outter walls perishing and cracking, but no cords exposed

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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S266 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S266 DCD, 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 S266 DCD registered?

S266 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S266 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 DCD shows 2 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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