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R340 CCY

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,998 mi
Last recorded132,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 CCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 132,998 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,881 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 131,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

steering stiff

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,162 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 125,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,627 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,723 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs scored

Fail 7 Jul 2011 120,723 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs scored

Pass 22 Jun 2010 116,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,809 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,562 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not fully tested--child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2006 110,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 105,765 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 105,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CCY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R340 CCY, 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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R340 CCY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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