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R334 HOO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 HOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,063 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 77,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 67,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,199 miles

front pads getting down on material

n/s and o/s front track control arm bushes looking soft and small movement to tie bars

noticable wear on front discs

very small staining from steerin g rack

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,996 miles

small staining around steering rack

small staining o/s rear shockabsorber

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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R334 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R334 HOO, 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 R334 HOO registered?

R334 HOO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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