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R301 EKP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2019 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,090 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 96,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 91,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,237 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 87,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 86,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 71,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 May 2012 71,898 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2011 65,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 61,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underseal staring to crack in nearside front floor

Pass 9 May 2008 52,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,326 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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R301 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R301 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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R301 EKP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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