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R246 MNK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,414 mi
Last recorded157,414 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 MNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 157,414 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board FRONT AND REAR LEAKING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 155,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 155,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 152,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 150,945 miles

Offside Rear light full with water

exhaust very rusty

gear box mounting exss worn

power steering pipe incorrectly routed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 150,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear light full with water

exhaust very rusty

gear box mounting exss worn

power steering pipe incorrectly routed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,930 miles

front number plate needs changing soon

plastic covers fitted inner wheel arches

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,881 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 138,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 132,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 123,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2011 123,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 160,394 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boyh front wiper blades wearing

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank retaining starting to rust

n/s/r ext.heat shield loose

no n/s/r fog light working

plastic covers fitted over sils

stone chip damage to n/s/f head light

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,394 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boyh front wiper blades wearing

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank retaining starting to rust

n/s/r ext.heat shield loose

no n/s/r fog light working

plastic covers fitted over sils

stone chip damage to n/s/f head light

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 85,424 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 85,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,594 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo †noise around engine bay require further investagation

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,625 miles

advise on bulkhead small crack and flexing at brake servo

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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R246 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R246 MNK, 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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R246 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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