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R286 EKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section insecure (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

some movement in top of steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2015 105,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 101,968 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 98,005 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 93,651 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 88,662 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,483 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,864 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 72,888 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,423 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing starting to deteriorate

Small chunk missing from outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,869 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2005 55,087 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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R286 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R286 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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R286 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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