MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R385 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R385 XGC, 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 R385 XGC registered?
R385 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R385 XGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R385 XGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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