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ExpiredMileage
132,752 miAbove average mileage for this year
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centre area of steering rack leaking to limit.
clutch pedal feel worn at pivot.
eml light is on.
near side front shock absorber corroded badly at top.
near side front tyre low on tread on outer tread band.
near side rear chassis rail over coil spring corroded near to limit.
off side front shock absorber corroded and leaking to the limit.
off side front tyre worn to limit and smooth on inner tread band.
off side rear brak ehose ferrol corroded to limit.
off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted
rear no plate in poor condition faded near limit.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
centre area of steering rack leaking to limit.
clutch pedal feel worn at pivot.
eml light is on.
near side front shock absorber corroded badly at top.
near side front tyre low on tread on outer tread band.
near side rear chassis rail over coil spring corroded near to limit.
off side front shock absorber corroded and leaking to the limit.
off side front tyre worn to limit and smooth on inner tread band.
off side rear brak ehose ferrol corroded to limit.
off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted
rear no plate in poor condition faded near limit.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
the front exhaust joint clamp is broken and the exhaust is leaking at the joint to the limit!
the rear number plate is delaminating
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS CORRODING AT TOP UNDER GAITOR, OFFSIDE CLOSE TO LIMIT, SUGGEST IN SPECTED CLOSER AND MAYBE RENEWED.
Front exhaust clamp very corroded and exhaust blowing slightly at centre joint.
Jubilee clips on fuel tank hoses very corroded.
Near side rear brake hose closer to exhaust than it should be suggest adjusted.
Offside rear brake hose end ferules
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS CORRODING AT TOP UNDER GAITOR, OFFSIDE CLOSE TO LIMIT, SUGGEST IN SPECTED CLOSER AND MAYBE RENEWED.
Engine management light on .
Front exhaust clamp very corroded and exhaust blowing slightly at centre joint.
Jubilee clips on fuel tank hoses very corroded.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT.
Near side rear brake hose closer to exhaust than it should be suggest adjusted.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN, NEARING LIMIT AND CRACKED CLOSE TO CORD IN CENTRE SUGGEST RENEWED.
Offside front tyre nearing limit.
Offside rear brake hose end ferules
Both rear tyres have very uneven wear and tread getting close to minimum
Both sides, front lower rearmost suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated and have movement
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Check engine light illuminated on dash
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres have very uneven wear and tread getting close to minimum
Both sides, front lower rearmost suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated and have movement
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Check engine light illuminated on dash
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R260 DNG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R260 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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R260 DNG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 1998.
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