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R274 BOL

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 BOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 138,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2014 138,331 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,829 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

damp to steering rack

offside front brake binding slightly

play in nearside drive shaft bearing (in gearbox)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 134,807 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

damp to steering rack

offside front brake binding slightly

play in nearside drive shaft bearing (in gearbox)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 132,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Dec 2010 130,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front suspension struts are corroding

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

offside front inner door handle broken, but still able to open the door

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 130,809 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear disc,s pitted

hand brake lever high travell

Pass 9 Dec 2009 128,381 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 124,089 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2007 105,983 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 105,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 80,305 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 80,305 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

caliper plate insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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R274 BOL is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R274 BOL, 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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R274 BOL is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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