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R339 RDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,692 miles

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

boot intermittently opens by itself

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

ferrules on both rear brake hoses becoming corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust cover and bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing at edges

various slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of n/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

boot intermittently opens by itself

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

ferrules on both rear brake hoses becoming corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust cover and bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing at edges

various slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,500 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres are both showing cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,768 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,582 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,733 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link arm damaged

offside front jacking point damaged

stone chips in screen

Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The off side front anti-rollbar link rod is slightl bent.

There is not much washer fluid comming from the near side washer.

There is slight damage to the center exhaust box.

There is slight damage to the near side front lower arm.

There is slight damage to the off side front lower arm.

There is slight damage to the under side of the car.

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 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R339 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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R339 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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