MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear heat sheld inscure
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R158 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R158 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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R158 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R158 EOC safe to buy?
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