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R397 WWO

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,624 mi
Last recorded59,624 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 WWO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrel corroded/ covered in under seal (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

stone chips on screen

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer bead rims (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer bead rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,328 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,328 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

check engine light illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 54,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

check engine light illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

check engine light on

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished & cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

check engine light on

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished & cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,275 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

washers weak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,480 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls perished

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall not exposing cord

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,820 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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R397 WWO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R397 WWO, 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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R397 WWO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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