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R267 SLE

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 SLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,354 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre wear

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,575 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 101,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 98,347 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 95,722 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 95,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,136 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 81,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,651 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,647 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 69,058 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R267 SLE, 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 R267 SLE registered?

R267 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R267 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 SLE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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