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R343 ACH

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 ACH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,942 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 125,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

boot floor/spare wheel well rotten.

Fail 6 May 2015 125,662 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

boot floor/spare wheel well rotten.

Pass 8 May 2014 123,972 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2014 123,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 122,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 120,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 118,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 115,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,597 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 106,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 89,961 miles

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

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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R343 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R343 ACH, 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 R343 ACH registered?

R343 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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