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R258 MNK

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 MNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 119,955 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear handbrake levers require attention

Pass 2 Jun 2009 119,955 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear handbrake levers require attention

Pass 16 May 2008 113,931 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 105,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 105,291 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,103 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 95,103 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R258 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 MNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 MNK registered?

R258 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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