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R23 GHJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,440 mi
Last recorded103,440 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,765 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 100,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 24 May 2010 100,708 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,515 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2008 98,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,645 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 90,645 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R23 GHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R23 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 GHJ registered?

R23 GHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R23 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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