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S526 DCD

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 DCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 96,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 96,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 89,398 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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S526 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S526 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S526 DCD registered?

S526 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S526 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 DCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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