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R727 UBT

1971 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,093 mi
Last recorded158,093 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 UBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 158,093 miles

both rear wheel arches and n/s/r sill panel corroded but not holed.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r brake disc surface corroded.

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn to the legal limit of 1.6 mm on the edges!

o/s/r back plate corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 148,985 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return.

front number plate damaged.

rear tyre treads slightly out of shape.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 148,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

drivers seat belt slow to return.

front number plate damaged.

one of four washers jets blocked.

rear tyre treads slightly out of shape.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,102 miles

auxillary drive belt badly perished.

c clip missing from turbo wastegate linkage.

exhaust front flexi leaking slightly.

exhaust tail box heavily corroded.

various chips + light scratches in windscreen.

various light damage + corrosion around bodywork.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 137,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

auxillary drive belt badly perished.

c clip missing from turbo wastegate linkage.

exhaust front flexi leaking slightly.

exhaust tail box heavily corroded.

various chips + light scratches in windscreen.

various light damage + corrosion around bodywork.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 123,584 miles

the o/s/f indicator bulb is slightly faded

the o/s/r tyre tread depth is worn to 3mm (min limit 1.6mm)

the windscreen is slightly stonechiped and dirty

there is slight under body corrosion including the rear flexi brake hose metal ends and the o/s front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 15 Nov 2007 109,312 miles

n/s drive shaft gaiter leaking in gearbox.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 94,715 miles

exhaust system corroded.

light scratching in windscreen.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear discs corroded but work ok.

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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R727 UBT is a 1971 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R727 UBT, 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 55 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R727 UBT is a 1971 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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