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R262 MDG

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,807 mi
Last recorded198,807 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 MDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 198,807 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust corroeded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 196,162 miles

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 184,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 184,782 miles

both front tyres no tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 174,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 168,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hand brake cables starting to seize

Pass 16 Sep 2009 156,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 142,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 140,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 129,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 117,814 miles

both front seat covers loose

off side rear tyre perished

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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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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