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R341 GKO

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 GKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,458 miles

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

O/S/Headlamp lens broken

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,427 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,403 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,170 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,797 miles

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

chip in o/s front head lamp

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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R341 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R341 GKO, 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 R341 GKO registered?

R341 GKO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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