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R248 VMJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 VMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

reverse lights not working#

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,316 miles

clutch peddle pivot worn

Fail 6 Oct 2023 76,315 miles

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

clutch peddle pivot worn

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,155 miles

Offside Front clutch pedal pivot worn

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 74,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 74,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,765 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 73,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R248 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R248 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 R248 VMJ registered?

R248 VMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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