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R304 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,589 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 96,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 96,438 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 12" of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 94,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 94,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 92,725 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion around drain grommets in floor pan

Pass 4 May 2016 90,714 miles

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)

Rear parkbrake squealing

rear tyre treads worn unevenly in a pirelli fashion

Fail 4 May 2016 90,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear parkbrake squealing

rear tyre treads worn unevenly in a pirelli fashion

Pass 28 May 2015 89,278 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 87,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2008 45,803 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 42,693 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2006 36,026 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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R304 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R304 XGC, 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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R304 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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