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R142 XTP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 XTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 137,763 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,767 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 128,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,223 miles

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 21 Jan 2016 108,598 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 108,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,592 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,586 miles

Centre exhaust box outter casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust box outter casing slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,840 miles

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre slightly damaged also both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,928 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly damaged also both rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,288 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 86,860 miles

O/S/F Tyre small damage to sidewall.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 86,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

r/h front tyre small tear in wall

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,904 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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R142 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XTP, 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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R142 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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