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R265 FVW

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator has water inside lamp

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around grommet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens is cracked

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner treads

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor, around grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, various splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator has water inside lamp

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around grommet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens is cracked

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner treads

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor, around grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex, rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls, splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around grommet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens is damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre & rear floors around grommets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked from side to side

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has splits around inner wall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around grommet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked from side to side

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,364 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens is damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air leak from vacuum pipes at rear of engine

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked from side to side

Fail 5 Oct 2018 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits around outer wall / edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens is damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air leak from vacuum pipes at rear of engine

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked from side to side

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens split (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have splits around inner walls

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

o/sf tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sill members

movement evident on offside front bulkhead with steering movement

offside front tyre small splits on inner wall

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear light lens small damage

Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sill members

movement evident on offside front bulkhead with steering movement

offside front tyre small splits on inner wall

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear light lens small damage

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens split (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

seam sealer around old repair at o/sf baulk head has split

Fail 2 Oct 2015 96,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner treads (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens split (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

seam sealer around old repair at o/sf baulk head has split

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

covers fitted to both outer sills

front baulk head is flexing when steering is rocked

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sills

front baulk head is flexing when steering is rocked

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement at front baulk head when steering is rocked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2012 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 736,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,863 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 69,863 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,533 miles

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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R265 FVW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R265 FVW, 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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R265 FVW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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