MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Unable to fully assess brake pipes due to freshly applied underseal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust rear silencer corroded (Not blowing)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight leak from steering rack
Exhaust rear silencer corroded (Not blowing)
Slight leak from steering rack
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 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?
R235 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 1998.
Is R235 VMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 VMJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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