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R335 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,423 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicator bulbs showing discolour

engine oil leak

nail in osr tyre tread

nsf inner wheel rim showing distortion

osf door and wing damage

osf repeater lamp req attention

osf tyre has cut in outer sidewall and screw in tread

suspect power steering pump noisey

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicator bulbs showing discolour

engine oil leak

nail in osr tyre tread

nsf inner wheel rim showing distortion

osf door and wing damage

osf repeater lamp req attention

osf tyre has cut in outer sidewall and screw in tread

suspect power steering pump noisey

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,449 miles

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

off side front wing and repeter damage but working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,449 miles

off side front wing and repeter damage but working

Pass 23 May 2011 102,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 102,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 96,137 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 96,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 89,669 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 89,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 82,076 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 76,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 76,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,157 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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R335 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R335 UGC, 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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R335 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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