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R353 RDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 119,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,329 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE FRONT WEARING EDGES

Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT NEARSIDE FRONT WEARING EDGES

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,445 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,445 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrision on rear suspension

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,900 miles

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

Front number plate damage

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,583 miles

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

Front number plate damage

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 90,064 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,072 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R353 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R353 RDP, 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 R353 RDP registered?

R353 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R353 RDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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