MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
airbag warning light on
differnt size tyres front and rear with smallest being at rear. 195/65r15 on front 195/50r15 on rear
fuel cap broken but still sealing correctly
rear exhaust box rubber missing
slight imbalance on front and rear brakes
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
airbag warning light on
both front wipers smeary
differnt size tyres front and rear with smallest being at rear. 195/65r15 on front 195/50r15 on rear
fuel cap broken but still sealing correctly
rear exhaust box rubber missing
slight imbalance on front and rear brakes
Airbag warning light on.
Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers split.
Intermitant knocking noise detected when braking in reverse.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front caliper lock plate incorrectly fitted and rubbing on cv joint.
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split.
Handbrake cable routed incorrectly at rear and fouling on fuel line and tank strap.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Airbag warning light on.
Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers split.
Intermitant knocking noise detected when braking in reverse.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front caliper lock plate incorrectly fitted and rubbing on cv joint.
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split.
Handbrake cable routed incorrectly at rear and fouling on fuel line and tank strap.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enought to reach the cords
offside wing obligatory mirror is damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enought to reach the cords
offside wing obligatory mirror is damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R342 OFX, 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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R342 OFX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.
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