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S966 RNO

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 RNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,636 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,294 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,274 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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S966 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S966 RNO, 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 S966 RNO?

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What year was S966 RNO registered?

S966 RNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S966 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 RNO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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