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R121 UFJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,387 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 117,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Boot Floor/Arch Corroded N/S And O/S

Fail 28 May 2019 117,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Rubber Broken And Exhaust Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Around Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End Of Sill Inner Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Boot Floor/Arch Corroded N/S And O/S

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Play

Nearside Rear Chassis By Spring Mounting Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 111,310 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 108,081 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 104,159 miles

o/s rear tyre running out of shape slighty wheel brg type noise on test

Fail 11 May 2015 104,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s rear tyre running out of shape slighty wheel brg type noise on test

Pass 16 May 2014 99,893 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 95,786 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 93,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 93,449 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front disc slightly worn

offside front bulkhead has slight cracking to section

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Fail 16 May 2011 90,271 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front disc slightly worn

offside front bulkhead has slight cracking to section

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 13 May 2010 86,669 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 19 May 2009 82,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,017 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,664 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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R121 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R121 UFJ, 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 R121 UFJ registered?

R121 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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