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R274 RJR

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 151,090 miles

Both rear road springs very rusty but complete

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 151,090 miles

Both rear road springs very rusty but complete

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 142,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,734 miles

All road springs corroded

Engine warning light on

Front nearside tyre outer side wall damaged

Front number plate will soon need attention

Nearside wiper perished

Fail 21 Jan 2010 134,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All road springs corroded

Engine warning light on

Front nearside tyre outer side wall damaged

Front number plate will soon need attention

Nearside wiper perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 128,557 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Front offside flexible brake hose twisted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 128,557 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Front offside flexible brake hose twisted

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,258 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 108,613 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RJR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJR, 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 R274 RJR registered?

R274 RJR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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