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S381 APF

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 APF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,114 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 46,340 miles

front discs worn

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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S381 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S381 APF, 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 S381 APF registered?

S381 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S381 APF safe to buy?

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