MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
CORROSION IN OSF OUTER FLOOR AREA
FRONT REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
rear silencer corroded
osf tyre worn low
rear silencer corroded
slight oil leak from PAS resevior
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o-s-f & n-s-r tyres worn low
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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