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R390 SNR

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,332 mi
Last recorded203,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 SNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 203,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 199,121 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 198,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 192,934 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 192,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 184,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,836 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2010 172,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 167,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 159,855 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

nearside rear parking brake return spring missing, hub assembly back plate to brake shoe arm

offside rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

offside rear parking brake return spring missing, hub assembly back plate to brake shoe arm

Pass 26 Jul 2007 151,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 140,054 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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R390 SNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R390 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 R390 SNR registered?

R390 SNR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R390 SNR safe to buy?

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