MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear pads metal to metal
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f strut body corroded. rear discs corroded and pitted.
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R161 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R161 DDS, 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 R161 DDS registered?
R161 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 1998.
Is R161 DDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 DDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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