MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine breather hose broken off engine and causing engine to run fast on idle
Exhaust generally deteriated but in a sound condition and not leaking exhaust gases
Fuel filler cap outer casing broken but sealing section intact so cap secures and seals correctly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine breather hose broken off engine and causing engine to run fast on idle
Exhaust generally deteriated but in a sound condition and not leaking exhaust gases
Fuel filler cap outer casing broken but sealing section intact so cap secures and seals correctly
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate starting to deface
offside rear side light brighter than nearside
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Long h/brake travel
N/S/F tyre worn on inner + outer edges
O/S/F shock absorber corroded
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Spare tyre defective
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Long h/brake travel
N/S/F tyre worn on inner + outer edges
O/S/F shock absorber corroded
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Spare tyre defective
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 R278 EKP, 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 R278 EKP registered?
R278 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R278 EKP safe to buy?
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