MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system corroded
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear wiper rubber missing
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
advise,surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
rear exh, heat shield loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exh system rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
exh system rusty
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front No plate slighty damaged but can be read ok
power steering pipe n/s/f by radiaitor rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front No plate slighty damaged but can be read ok
power steering pipe n/s/f by radiaitor rusty
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R315 FNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R315 FNO, 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 R315 FNO registered?
R315 FNO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R315 FNO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R315 FNO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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