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TBZ 9552

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 9552
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,924 miles

deep cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

surface rust o/s/f disc

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,016 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,016 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,862 miles

rear of exhaust badly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,862 miles

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

rear of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 43,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,465 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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TBZ 9552 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TBZ 9552, 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 TBZ 9552 registered?

TBZ 9552 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is TBZ 9552 safe to buy?

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