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XIL 4752

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 4752
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,003 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 113,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has cracking and perishing to the inner and outer face

vehicle has 205/50/16 tyres fitted to the front axle and 205/55/16 fitted to the rear axle

warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 101,898 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,433 miles

off sid front tyre has small amount of side wall damage.

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 24 May 2006 58,930 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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XIL 4752 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 XIL 4752, 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

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What year was XIL 4752 registered?

XIL 4752 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is XIL 4752 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 4752 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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