MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery loose
exhaust heat sheild loose
mil light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery loose
exhaust heat sheild loose
mil light on
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres worn & only just legal
N/S/R tyre 3mm
O/S windscreen washer jet blocked
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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R23 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 R23 EWU, 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 R23 EWU registered?
R23 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R23 EWU safe to buy?
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