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R382 SNR

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

223,959 mi
Last recorded223,959 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 SNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 223,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel tank filler pipe clamp insecure

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 219,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

surface corrossion around vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2013 213,444 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Wheeltrim missing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 213,374 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Wheeltrim missing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 203,658 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted & scored.

Centre Exhaust Heatshield insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 203,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted & scored.

Centre Exhaust Heatshield insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 186,949 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 186,949 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs pitted.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 162,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 145,777 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 138,197 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 124,915 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 110,462 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R382 SNR 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 76.9%.

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 R382 SNR, 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 R382 SNR registered?

R382 SNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R382 SNR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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