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S85 FUA

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,942 mi
Last recorded125,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 FUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,942 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 125,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 125,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 109,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 101,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,278 miles

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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S85 FUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S85 FUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S85 FUA?

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What year was S85 FUA registered?

S85 FUA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S85 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 FUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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