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R338 GKO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,464 mi
Last recorded214,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 GKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 214,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 208,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 202,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 197,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 189,626 miles

covers fitted to sills

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 189,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted to sills

exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 177,435 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 177,359 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 164,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 164,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 155,938 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 155,938 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 145,157 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 145,157 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,830 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 135,830 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 125,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 118,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 118,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,416 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER AND OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,490 miles

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

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)

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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R338 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R338 GKO, 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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R338 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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