MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
advise abs light came on during test then went out immediately
advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair
advise n/s/r wheel binding slightly
advise o/s inner cv boot has slight seepage
advise rear box showing signs of rust fatigue
advise rear g/box mount showing signs of seepage of internal fluid
advise steering rack has slight oil leak
advise steering rack inner arm bushes showing signs of fatigue
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres have cracking to their tread
Front number plate starting to deterioate
Nearside front ABS sensor secured by a cable tie
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Both front tyres have cracking to their tread
Front number plate starting to deterioate
Nearside front ABS sensor secured by a cable tie
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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R287 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R287 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 R287 EKP registered?
R287 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R287 EKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 EKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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