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R367 DDS

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 147,440 miles

small amount of play in steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2013 147,440 miles

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

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

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

small amount of play in steering column

Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,127 miles

signs of overheating to o/s/ rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2011 140,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 127,913 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 106,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 94,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front suspension legs corroding

rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

steering rack seems to move quite a bit in its mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2005 94,435 miles

front suspension legs corroding

rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

steering rack seems to move quite a bit in its mountings

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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R367 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R367 DDS, 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 R367 DDS registered?

R367 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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