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XIL 6846

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,095 mi
Last recorded156,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6846
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 156,095 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 146,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,377 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 130,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,476 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,893 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 109,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,373 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 98,373 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,397 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 6846 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XIL 6846, 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 6846 registered?

XIL 6846 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XIL 6846 safe to buy?

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