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R169 EOC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,648 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls perished.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,648 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyre tread low.

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,315 miles

advice both side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,225 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,171 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,108 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pump whining / worn

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,516 miles

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

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

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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R169 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R169 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 R169 EOC registered?

R169 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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