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R253 DNG

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,553 mi
Last recorded129,553 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 DNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,553 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 129,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,743 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

wiper blades perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,691 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,785 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,767 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,766 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 59,878 miles

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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R253 DNG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R253 DNG, 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 R253 DNG registered?

R253 DNG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R253 DNG safe to buy?

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