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R402 MVV

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 MVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,336 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 112,297 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to bodywork

ns windscreen washer poor

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,263 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 106,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 94,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 94,002 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 93,482 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 93,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 90,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 90,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,715 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,158 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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R402 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R402 MVV, 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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R402 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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