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R338 RDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,238 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 93,238 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f suspension arm centre bush developing wear and play

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,806 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 83,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,121 miles

off side and near side front floors damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,688 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 68,688 miles

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

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

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 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R338 RDP, 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 R338 RDP registered?

R338 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R338 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 RDP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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