MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust front pipe flexi section damaged
Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips an at rear ferrules
hand brake travel high but not reaching stop
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips an at rear ferrules
both rear tyres close to limit
rear discs rusty
slight embalance in rear brakes
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R319 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R319 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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What year was R319 XGC registered?
R319 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R319 XGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R319 XGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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