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R208 GPT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 GPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear chassis has been undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,705 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,215 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,436 miles

Boot does not open

Both front shock casings are very corrododed

Ns front tyre has worn on inner edge

Rear brakes appear low and discs are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,065 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

front and rear brake pads approx 70-75% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,012 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

front exhaust down pipe is very corroded

rear exhaust box is very corroded and has small leak

rear heat shield loose

stone chip in screen

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 711,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front 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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R208 GPT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R208 GPT, 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 R208 GPT registered?

R208 GPT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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