MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer surface
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer surface
both rear tyre treads distorted
front suspension legs corroded
n/s/r disc corroded
oily residue on steering rack
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear indicators becoming pale
slight exhaust blow on front joint
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
both rear tyre treads distorted
front suspension legs corroded
n/s/r disc corroded
oily residue on steering rack
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear indicators becoming pale
slight exhaust blow on front joint
Exhaust system rusty and weak in places
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S FRONT TYRE NAIL IN TREAD
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?
Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R338 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R338 UGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R338 UGC registered?
R338 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R338 UGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R338 UGC 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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