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R257 MNK

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,478 mi
Last recorded208,478 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 MNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 208,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 203,574 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 203,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2008 194,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake ferrules corroed

Pass 27 Jun 2007 185,060 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 185,060 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2006 173,363 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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R257 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R257 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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What year was R257 MNK registered?

R257 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R257 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 MNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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