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R235 ACC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,968 mi
Last recorded149,968 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 ACC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 149,968 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake sticking

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 143,853 miles

no plate light and nsf side light work when tapped hand brake travel rear disc and pads

Fail 6 Jan 2009 138,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine noisey, possible timing chain

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 138,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine noisey, possible timing chain

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 123,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 123,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear handbrake release spring missing

slight blow from exhaust flexi

slight movement in power steering rack rubbers

Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,490 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 93,867 miles

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

rear exhaust box noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2006 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box noisy

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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R235 ACC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R235 ACC, 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 R235 ACC registered?

R235 ACC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R235 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 ACC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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