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R340 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,260 miles

chip to windscreen

offside rear brake hose ferrule

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Jul 2017 136,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

chip to windscreen

offside rear brake hose ferrule

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,127 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 135,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked that show cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 131,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 128,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 128,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 120,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside headlight wiper missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,525 miles

Both rear brake pipe ferrules silght corrosion

Both rear brake pipes ferrules slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,525 miles

Both rear brake pipe ferrules silght corrosion

Both rear brake pipes ferrules slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,478 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 90,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

R340 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R340 UGC safe to buy?

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