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R138 SRA

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 SRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 117,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,000 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,000 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 103,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear flexible brake pipe ferrels corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,956 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipe ferrels slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 95,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipe ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap cracked on limit of sealing

Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap cracked on limit of sealing

Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,978 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R138 SRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R138 SRA, 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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R138 SRA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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