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R235 BVS

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 BVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,910 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails are corroded at top of coil spring top plates (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer doorsill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake needs adjusting up

nearside headlamp aim on bottom of aim limit,and wont adjust ,but still legal

Fail 5 Feb 2021 146,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail at top of coil spring plate is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot large clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail at top of coil spring plate corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot large clip needs crimping up or replacing,as has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked all in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox oil leak from offside gearbox/driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Feb 2019 143,364 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 143,358 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor is holed and corroded within 300mm of nearside seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor is holed and corroded within 300mm of offside front seat bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi hose ,across axle and up to front of car corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 138,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 135,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 135,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 126,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011
Pass 4 Dec 2010 102,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two lights not working on centre rear stop lamp

Fail 20 Nov 2009 96,561 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Auxillary drive belt perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

two lights not working on centre rear stop lamp

windscreen washers weak/partially blocked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,816 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,816 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on both edges

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,493 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 53,659 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R235 BVS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BVS, 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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R235 BVS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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