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S864 RBJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 RBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 131,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 108,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S864 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 S864 RBJ, 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 S864 RBJ registered?

S864 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S864 RBJ safe to buy?

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