MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing for full inspection
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing for full inspection
Oil leak, but not excessive distributor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine malfunction indicator illuminated
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine - distributor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine malfunction indicator illuminated
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around fixings (0.1 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked around fixings (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated
Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine coolant below minimum level
engine management light on
Fuel system component leaking filter unions (7.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split
engine coolant below minimum level
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine management light on
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air intake pipe insecure
engine management light on
EML lamp illuminated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
EML lamp illuminated on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine check lamp on
plastic trims fitted over sills
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine check lamp on
plastic trims fitted over sills
drivers door inner handle broken
plastic trims fitted over sills
rear brake pads are very low
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
drivers door inner handle broken
plastic trims fitted over sills
rear brake pads are very low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers inner door handle damaged but servicable
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers inner door handle damaged but servicable
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight wear in steering rack rubber mountings + bulk head flexing
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight wear in steering rack rubber mountings + bulk head flexing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s rear tyre treadwear uneven on inside edge
o/s front headlamp beam reflector slightly deteriorated
both front suspension struts corroded.temporary fuel cap fitted. †
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R288 VWN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R288 VWN, 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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R288 VWN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 1998.
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