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R310 ALD

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,275 mi
Last recorded119,275 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 ALD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 119,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

petrol tank straps rusted

rear axle rusted

Fail 10 May 2016 119,275 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST RUBBERS BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

petrol tank straps rusted

rear axle rusted

Pass 15 May 2015 114,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension struts rusted

both rear coil springs rusted

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 114,723 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension struts rusted

both rear coil springs rusted

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 109,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension struts rusted

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

complete exhaust system badly corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

rear silencer box badly corroded and rattling inside

rear suspension anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 109,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension struts rusted

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

complete exhaust system badly corroded

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

rear suspension anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 105,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 97,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension struts slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust shield adrifted

rear fuel tank filling rubber hose clips corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 97,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front suspension struts slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust shield adrifted

rear fuel tank filling rubber hose clips corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise on crack on nearside lower windscreen

front exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 92,916 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise on crack on nearside lower windscreen

front exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 87,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 81,912 miles

advise rear brake discs scored on surface edges

both front shock absorber casing rusted

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 22 May 2008 76,353 miles

rear number plate slightly deformed

Fail 22 May 2008 76,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deformed

Fail 1 May 2007 68,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,545 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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R310 ALD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R310 ALD, 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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R310 ALD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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