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R369 OTA

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 OTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 156,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,515 miles

Engine oil leak

Front both discs lipped

Offside Rear tread wearing thin on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 147,515 miles

Engine oil leak

Front both discs lipped

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tread wearing thin on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,979 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 115,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 115,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 109,309 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 109,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,738 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 88,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,980 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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R369 OTA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R369 OTA, 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 R369 OTA registered?

R369 OTA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R369 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R369 OTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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