MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
back box mounting deteriorated
offside rear inner sill area jacking point corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
back box mounting deteriorated
offside rear inner sill area jacking point corroded
offside rear inner wheel arch area corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R398 ECR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R398 ECR, 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 R398 ECR registered?
R398 ECR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R398 ECR safe to buy?
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