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R116 HOO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 HOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 148,849 miles

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

Front number plate damage

Nearside indicator unit broken

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 21 Jan 2021 148,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle empty

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

Front number plate damage

Nearside indicator unit broken

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 138,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 126,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise automatic transmission fluid low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,837 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak oil cooler ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,837 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak oil cooler ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head lamp dip go's out with main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

radiator oil cooler leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,215 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not yet deep enough to reach plies or cords

Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Nearside Rear tyre perished but not yet deep enough to reach plies or cords

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,168 miles

Area surrounding rear suspension showing signs of rusting.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,431 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot bulb blown

front number plate cracked

haed & rear washers spray weak

n s wiper arm dust cover missing

rear silincer slightly corded

sid display figures missing

windsrceen has very small stone chips on it

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,034 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,883 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivebelt needs refitting,wiper blades poor,rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,783 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,434 miles

front brake pads and discs worn low,rear exhaust section in very poor condition,bulkhead cracked

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R116 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R116 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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R116 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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