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R345 BDT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,120 mi
Last recorded10,120 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,120 miles

corrosion present to osr nsr wheel arches and osf inner wing/wheel arrch,numerous engine/transmision oil leaks,front and rear number plates in poor conditioin

osr nsr brake discs corroded

play at steering wheel rim,play detected in osf nsf susspension/steering coimponents,limited life in exhaust system, minor leak of gasses from centre flexi jopint

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,894 miles

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

Oil leak

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

there is a lot of flexing to the bulkhead around the steering rack / servo mounts all covered and unable to see correctly further investigation required

Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

there is a lot of flexing to the bulkhead around the steering rack / servo mounts all covered and unable to see correctly further investigation required

Pass 24 May 2010 64,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 87,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 83,999 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 79,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 721,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 72,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R345 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R345 BDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 BDT registered?

R345 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R345 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 BDT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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