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R392 BDT

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,779 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn but brake pads ok (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,779 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn but brake pads ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,217 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 93,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 86,233 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 30 May 2014 86,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,384 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 42,072 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/r tyre wall in poor condition

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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R392 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R392 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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R392 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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