MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Rear chassis has been undersealed
Oil leak gearbox area ()
sill covers fitted unable to inspect
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
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
Both front shock absorbers corroded
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
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
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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?
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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.
Is R208 GPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 GPT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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