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R393 UGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,388 mi
Last recorded79,388 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,388 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Touching exhaust pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Touching exhaust pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,469 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and especially Offside- causing slight fluctuation on brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR clamp loose and front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch- within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and especially Offside- causing slight fluctuation on brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box and centre pipe join in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside- very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box and centre pipe join in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDERSILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER FLOOR AT DRIVERS SEAT MOUNT (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,828 miles

CORROSION IN OSF OUTER FLOOR AREA

FRONT REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,759 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,758 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release UNDER LOAD (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,197 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,169 miles

osf tyre worn low

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from PAS resevior

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

osf tyre worn low

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak from PAS resevior

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 52,437 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 46,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,517 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 41,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 35,914 miles

o-s-f & n-s-r tyres worn low

Pass 8 May 2006 31,420 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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R393 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R393 UGC, 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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R393 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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