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R340 AWP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 AWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 125,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 26 Jan 2013 125,331 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 119,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,405 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 114,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

2x eye level brake lights not working

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner edge's

rear pads wearing thin

washers could be improved

Fail 28 Jan 2010 108,138 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 101,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R340 AWP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R340 AWP, 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 R340 AWP registered?

R340 AWP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R340 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 AWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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