MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leaking from distributor.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leaking from distributor.
Rear heat shield insecure.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak from distributor.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak from distributor.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight oil leak from ignition distributor.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
OSR tyre is punctured.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Surface rust on power steering hydraulic metal pipe across front panel. †Surface corrosion on ns&os front strut casings.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 R204 XKP, 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 R204 XKP registered?
R204 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R204 XKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 XKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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