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R382 BDT

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 119,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 119,389 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 112,759 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,625 miles

rear brake binding bot hand brakes (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 107,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 103,990 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 103,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,945 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 99,945 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,994 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 90,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 74,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,183 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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R382 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R382 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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R382 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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