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R142 HCG

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,573 mi
Last recorded148,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 148,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 145,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 141,629 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 141,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,167 miles

chips on windscreen

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear number plate slightly dim

offside rear tyre low cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jun 2009 137,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

chips on windscreen

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear number plate slightly dim

offside rear tyre low cracked and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2006 135,290 miles

both rear shocks damp

leaking engine oil

n\s\r tyre puntured

rear box in poor condition

slight blow from centre and rear box joint

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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R142 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R142 HCG, 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 R142 HCG registered?

R142 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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