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R187 LSC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 LSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front >>>rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front >>rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch at lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front >>>rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front >>rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,235 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,084 miles

Nearside Front abs toothed ring coroded

Offside Front abs toothed ring coroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at park brake cable mounting (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front abs toothed ring coroded

Nearside Rear brake cable return spring missing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front abs toothed ring coroded

Offside Rear brake cable return spring missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center exhaust flexi pipe/clamp corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,395 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre cracked in tread face

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,430 miles

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

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

n/s/fr tyre cracking in tread face

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/fr tyre cracking in tread face

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,218 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,434 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 65,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,329 miles

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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R187 LSC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R187 LSC, 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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R187 LSC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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