MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Child seat on rear middle belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Very heavy engine oil leak
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat on rear middle belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Very heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R263 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R263 DMY, 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 R263 DMY registered?
R263 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R263 DMY safe to buy?
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