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R143 FAD

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,956 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 117,956 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,384 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 106,092 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 106,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2008 91,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 79,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 79,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R143 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R143 FAD, 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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R143 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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