MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,358 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint has very slight leak... (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs pitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear brake discs rusty
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever travel high.
Steering rack bulkhead mounting Flexing.
Top end engine noise.
Parking brake lever travel high.
Steering rack bulkhead mounting Flexing.
Top end engine noise.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R101 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R101 HOO, 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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What year was R101 HOO registered?
R101 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 1998.
Is R101 HOO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R101 HOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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