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S821 RVM

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 RVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 114,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,603 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,086 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 92,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S821 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S821 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 S821 RVM registered?

S821 RVM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S821 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 RVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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