MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
rear exhaust corroeded
rear exhaust clamp rusty
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres no tread on inner edges
both front tyres no tread on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear hand brake cables starting to seize
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipers starting to smear
both front seat covers loose
off side rear tyre perished
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R262 MDG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R262 MDG, 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 R262 MDG registered?
R262 MDG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R262 MDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R262 MDG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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