MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside front tyre perishing
Oil leak
Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre pitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R344 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R344 XGC, 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 XGC registered?
R344 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R344 XGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R344 XGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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