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R204 XKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,777 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leaking from distributor.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 87,774 miles

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.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 80,023 miles

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.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,023 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,407 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,223 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSR tyre is punctured.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,532 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,279 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 43,279 miles

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.

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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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.

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