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R344 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,289 mi
Last recorded145,289 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,764 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 133,733 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wishbone bushes slight play

fuel cap broken

Pass 2 Dec 2010 126,948 miles

rear brake pads low

oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wishbone bushes slight play

fuel cap broken

Fail 2 Dec 2010 126,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wishbone bushes slight play

fuel cap broken

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 122,521 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,526 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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R344 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 R344 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 R344 UGC registered?

R344 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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