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R335 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,297 mi
Last recorded158,297 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 158,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 149,608 miles

Central Front Steering rack rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2017 149,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Steering rack rubber mounts deteriorated

Nearside Rear near side park brake ineffective

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,800 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 May 2016 142,781 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both rears after handbrake applied (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear wheels (borderline pass) (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor scratches to windscreen

oil leak

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 13 May 2015 138,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor scratches on windscreen

Fail 12 May 2015 138,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 May 2014 134,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 12 May 2014 134,052 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 17 May 2013 132,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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)

brake pipes to both rear wheels rusty,cleaned and greased and hard to access

off side rear inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

rear box on exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 132,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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)

brake pipes to both rear wheels rusty,cleaned and greased and hard to access

off side rear inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

rear box on exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,820 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside zone A and light scratches on drivers side

nearside rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 126,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 120,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 113,549 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 113,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f , o/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges

rear heat shild touching exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 106,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,015 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up high

slight play in steering rack mounts

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Nov 2006 98,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up high

slight play in steering rack mounts

windscreen scratched

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 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 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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R335 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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