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R340 WYD

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 WYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,888 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease through clip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease through clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,650 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,344 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,445 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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R340 WYD is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

R340 WYD is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 1998.

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