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R29 SRY

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,889 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil moisture on engine from cam cover down to sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,057 miles

oil leak under engine/gearbox area

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,218 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,017 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,699 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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R29 SRY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R29 SRY, 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 R29 SRY registered?

R29 SRY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R29 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 SRY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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