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R15 FEN

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 FEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 108,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,796 miles

spots of rust under car

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

steering rack flexing in mounts

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

steering rack flexing in mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,609 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak from oil filter Rear exhaust box joint to middle section corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak from oil filter Rear exhaust box joint to middle section corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,374 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sidewall damaged on N/S/F tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2008 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sidewall damaged on N/S/F tyre

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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R15 FEN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R15 FEN, 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 R15 FEN registered?

R15 FEN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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