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R230 PRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,625 mi
Last recorded58,625 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 58,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 58,625 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 57,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 53,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,372 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 44,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 May 2008 42,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,267 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 39,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 36,218 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,216 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R230 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R230 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 R230 PRX registered?

R230 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R230 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 PRX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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