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R405 MVV

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 MVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,833 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,260 miles

1)fuel hoses to tank retaining devices are very rusty. 2)n/s/r tyre has low tread on its inner edge.

The bulkhead to flitch panel joint is showing signs of cracking on the o/s in the 1)Suspension 2)Brakes and 3)Steering , perscribed areas but at this time is not considered excessive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1) fuel hoses to tank retaining devices are very rusty. 2) n/s/r tyre has low tread on its inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,857 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front bulkhead showing signs of cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front bulkhead showing signs of cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2009 100,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 100,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 93,114 miles

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)

nearside rear seatbelt partially checked only due to fitment of childseat

Pass 3 May 2007 83,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 74,116 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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R405 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R405 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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R405 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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