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VIW 8069

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 8069
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 149,937 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 149,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 145,192 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 140,004 miles

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining strap rusting

general wear on all discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

odd sticker on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight oil leak lower rad. area

tow bar fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 140,004 miles

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

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

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

air freshner on int. mirror

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining strap rusting

general wear on all discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

odd sticker on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight oil leak lower rad. area

tow bar fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 138,343 miles

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

air freshners on int. mirror

centre ext. heat shield loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps wearing

general wear on all discs

hand brake travel may need att. soon

n/s/f tyrer getting low on tread

no n/s/r fog light working

odd stickers on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

small ext. leak around rear pipe area

stne chips in screen

tow bar fitted

under engine cover damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2009 129,372 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,048 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 122,048 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 114,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 108,115 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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VIW 8069 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VIW 8069, 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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VIW 8069 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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