MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,303 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r park brake cable little or no movment
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r park brake cable little or no movment
Front number plate cracked. †Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish. †Small crack in zone 'A' of the windscreen.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R228 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R228 PRX, 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 R228 PRX registered?
R228 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R228 PRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R228 PRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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