MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,988 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drivers door not opening from inside
n/s wiper split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear indicators slightly discoloured.
chips in w/screen.
footbrake slightly soft.
h/brake high.
n/s w/mirror cover insecure.
n/s/f tyre getting low.
n/s/r tyre slightly perished.
o/s w/mirror cover broken.
oil leak.
rear b/pipes slightly corroded.
slight play in steering column.
washer bottle level low.
drivers door only opens from outside.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear indicators slightly discoloured.
chips in w/screen.
footbrake slightly soft.
h/brake high.
n/s w/mirror cover insecure.
n/s/f tyre getting low.
n/s/r tyre slightly perished.
o/s w/mirror cover broken.
oil leak.
rear b/pipes slightly corroded.
slight play in steering column.
washer bottle level low.
drivers door only opens from outside.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake imbalace very close to limit
front struts starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre starting to perrish
o/s mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
front struts starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre starting to perrish
o/s mirror damaged
front brake imbalace very close to limit
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R329 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R329 SLE, 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 R329 SLE registered?
R329 SLE is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R329 SLE safe to buy?
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