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R129 RMW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,139 miles

brake discs rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,073 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 81,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,368 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,368 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc(s) worn

n/s drive shaft balance rubber been hitting anti-roll-bar

Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc(s) worn

n/s drive shaft balance rubber been hitting anti-roll-bar

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,197 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 38,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,788 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,799 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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R129 RMW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R129 RMW, 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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R129 RMW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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