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R339 OFX

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,643 mi
Last recorded229,643 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 OFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 229,643 miles

Coolant leak

Engine undertray loose.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 215,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S undertray broken.

Rear bumper broken.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 215,601 miles

O/S undertray broken.

Rear bumper broken.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 203,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 196,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 196,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 191,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 184,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 184,476 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 175,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 165,642 miles

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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R339 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 R339 OFX, 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 R339 OFX registered?

R339 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R339 OFX safe to buy?

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