MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,208 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
auxilary drive belt/guide poor condition
both rear tyres perished
exhaust deteriorated
fuel filter and unions slightly corroded
major oil leak
misting of fluid steering rack
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside inner cv gaiter weeping grease but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion to offside rear wing
Engine leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside inner cv gaiter weeping grease but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion to offside rear wing
Exhaust rear silncer outer cover corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack rubber support mounts have slight movement
Unabnle to detect source of oil leak
Underbody corrosing/coveredin dirt
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust rear silncer outer cover corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack rubber support mounts have slight movement
Unabnle to detect source of oil leak
Underbody corrosing/coveredin dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
advise there is a 47% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise both front shock absorbers heavily coroded ((replacement advised))...
center flexible section of the exhaust system leaking ((replacement advised))...
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise both front shock absorbers heavily coroded ((replacement advised))...
center flexible section of the exhaust system leaking ((replacement advised))...
power steering fluid leaking from the underside of the steering rack area
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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R290 HJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R290 HJN, 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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R290 HJN is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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