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R380 BDT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 152,552 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes window unable to close (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

alternator noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Calliper seized (Restricted movement on wheel) (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,136 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears (4.2.A.1a)

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

bulkhead flexing with steering action. difficult to inspect due to sound deadening material

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears (4.2.A.1a)

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

bulkhead flexing with steering action. difficult to inspect due to sound deadening material

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,853 miles

Crack on windscreen in non tested zone

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Crack on windscreen in non tested zone

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,425 miles

slight damage n/s screen

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,050 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust centre to rear is corroding

rear brake discs are cporroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,050 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust centre to rear is corroding

rear brake discs are cporroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,161 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery seems weak

grounding damage to floor

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,161 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery seems weak

grounding damage to floor

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,702 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 57,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,871 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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R380 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R380 BDT, 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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R380 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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