MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulk head flexing where s/ rack mounts
f/r sus components corroding
g/ box leak
r/ no plate det
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulk head flexing where s/ rack mounts
f/r sus components corroding
g/ box leak
r/ no plate det
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
g/ box leak
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
g/ box leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
steering coloum has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
nearside front tyre split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre split
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front lower track control arm bushes starting to wear
slight flexing on bulkhead behind steering rack mountings
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust shield loose
wipers starting to smear screen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R401 NNW, 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 R401 NNW registered?
R401 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R401 NNW safe to buy?
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