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R220 FOW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,916 mi
Last recorded112,916 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 FOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 112,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 97,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 77,044 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,464 miles

front tyres showing wear on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and splitting / perishing in tread

Pass 31 May 2012 74,946 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre showing wear and deteriorating in tread

Pass 31 May 2011 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres showing wear on inside and outer edges

offside rear tyre perished in tread and showing wear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake hoses [ferrils starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,614 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres perishing in tread

nearside rear tyre perishing and showing wear

rear brakes showing wear

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 51,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all other tyres starting to show wear

slight fluctuation in rear brakes [discs starting to warp]possibly.

Pass 9 Jun 2005 46,828 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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R220 FOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R220 FOW, 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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R220 FOW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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