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R351 DUR

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 DUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 127,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 127,956 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 120,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,189 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker top mounting, slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker top mounting, slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 81,904 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 73,736 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 73,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inside edges

Both rear tyres have large deep cuts in

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

Pass 5 May 2011 68,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,761 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 53,042 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 51,522 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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R351 DUR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R351 DUR, 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 R351 DUR registered?

R351 DUR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R351 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 DUR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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