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GSU 265

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 265
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 126,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Filling workshop with Fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 126,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 125,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,850 miles

Front tyres ten years old

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake requires adjustment.

Rear tyres thirteen years old

fuel cap poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,459 miles

Gearbox mounting defective suspect rear mount worn. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake travel close to excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,705 miles

Front play in wishbone bushes

Nearside Rear coil spring mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust blow

park lever high

Pass 5 May 2016 122,312 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases passed emissions test so advised only (7.1.2)

petrol cap broken but gas tight

serious oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 121,875 miles

oil leak.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,874 miles

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

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

emmisions not tested exhaust major leak.

oil leak.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exhaust blowing.

steering rack wet with fluid.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exhaust blowing.

steering rack wet with fluid.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 120,588 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 115,232 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front/rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2009 99,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,066 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 96,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,046 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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GSU 265 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GSU 265, 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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GSU 265 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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