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S796 RVM

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 RVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 88,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2008 88,020 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,348 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,348 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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S796 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S796 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S796 RVM registered?

S796 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S796 RVM safe to buy?

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