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R157 EOC

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,679 mi
Last recorded135,679 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,679 miles

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

check engine light on

Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,679 miles

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,894 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 114,652 miles

one LED not working on centre stop lamp

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on both edges and badly deteriorating

o/s front tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 114,652 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on both edges and badly deteriorating

o/s front tyre deteriorating

one LED not working on centre stop lamp

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,707 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,988 miles

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

two child seats fitted to rear seats, full inspection of rear seat belts has not been done

Fail 12 Mar 2009 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

two child seats fitted to rear seats, full inspection of rear seat belts has not been done

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,992 miles

near side front seat belt slightly frayed

off side rear tyre on legal limit

slight damp patch both rear shockers

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 82,088 miles

airbag warning lamp staying on

chip in zone A of front windscreen not larger than 10mm

Fail 8 Dec 2005 81,955 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R157 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R157 EOC, 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 R157 EOC registered?

R157 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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