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R282 TEG

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 TEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 131,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Pattern poor (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack?? (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,187 miles

both rear wheel arches and under vehicle corroding

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,534 miles

centre section of exhaust system corroding

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2016 129,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust system corroding

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,700 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,690 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,947 miles

both rear wheel arches and under vehicle corroding

exhaust system corroding and seeping

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2014 127,936 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches and under vehicle corroding

exhaust system corroding and seeping

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,009 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 127,007 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 123,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 118,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 108,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 104,901 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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R282 TEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R282 TEG, 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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R282 TEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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