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R267 DMY

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 DMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 93,073 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 92,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper split

oil leak

plastic still covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 24 May 2016 92,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Dampness of oil around gearbox

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexable section corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2015 89,438 miles

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

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

chip in o/s head lamp glass

o/s/f mirror glass loose

Fail 20 May 2015 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chip in o/s head lamp glass

o/s/f mirror glass loose

Pass 19 May 2014 85,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 76,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion to brake servo and master cylinder

Fail 15 May 2012 76,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion to brake servo and master cylinder

Pass 18 May 2011 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/h/lamp chipped

Pass 10 May 2010 69,076 miles

Both front A.B.S rings becoming corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre becoming perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small chip in offside headlight glass

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

Fail 10 May 2010 69,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front A.B.S rings becoming corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre becoming perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small chip in offside headlight glass

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

Pass 18 May 2009 64,755 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

small chips in o/s headlamp

Pass 20 May 2008 60,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 51,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 46,938 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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R267 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R267 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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R267 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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