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R338 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo109,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 124,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 124,109 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,324 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer surface

Fail 2 Sep 2011 117,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 110,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,993 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,371 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,256 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 69,254 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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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.

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