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S464 RNP

1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

171,933 mi
Last recorded171,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo110,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 RNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 171,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 171,928 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 153,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 153,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 139,611 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 139,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 139,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 133,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S464 RNP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 110,524 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S464 RNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S464 RNP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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