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R356 RDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,776 mi
Last recorded165,776 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust section is badly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust section is badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 150,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 147,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 142,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2013 142,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 137,514 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox mount suspect

Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,951 miles

gearbox mount suspect

Pass 22 Oct 2009 125,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 122,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 116,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 108,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 100,377 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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R356 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R356 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 R356 RDP registered?

R356 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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