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R228 WWR

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 WWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,910 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank straps

heavy corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 140,909 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to fuel tank straps

heavy corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres have different speed rateings

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

suspension components rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2015 140,756 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres have different speed rateings

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 140,260 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components rusty

front tyres have different speed ratings

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 140,028 miles

Windscreen has wiper damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 139,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 139,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,692 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking on side walls

Fail 7 Nov 2011 139,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 25 Feb 2011 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake imbalance @ 30%

Fail 24 Feb 2011 135,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs look black

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake imbalance @ 30%

Fail 25 Feb 2010 129,206 miles

F/N/S wing mirror has a temp repair.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 129,206 miles

F/N/S wing mirror has a temp repair.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Passengers door mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 125,200 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Passengers door mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 116,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 107,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R228 WWR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R228 WWR, 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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R228 WWR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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