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R34 EWU

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 EWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 156,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 153,971 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 150,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 137,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 136,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 132,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 129,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under side corrosion

rear discs corroded & worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,119 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 120,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 110,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R34 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R34 EWU, 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 R34 EWU registered?

R34 EWU is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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