MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
no plate light and nsf side light work when tapped hand brake travel rear disc and pads
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box noisy
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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