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R409 XGC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,148 mi
Last recorded233,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 233,148 miles

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

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

rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 232,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 231,458 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 231,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 229,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 229,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 227,483 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 227,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 225,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 225,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 209,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 209,009 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 193,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 179,611 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 179,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 165,098 miles

Compreeor slightly noisey when kicks in.Front number plate cracked. Cap missing off N/S wiper arm nut. N/S/F fog light not working. N/S reverse light not working. Both ACC and SID displays not in full.

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping.Both rear window seals lifting and rust behind them. Rear number plate loose on N/S corner and Letters and numbers fading. Both drive shaft seals wet and selector shaft seal weeping.

O/S/R brake disc pitted and rusty. Cabin temp sensor noisey in operation. Both brake pedal and clutch pedal rubbers worn (20%). Roof cover worn and ripped in places and inner linning hanging down on 3rd bow.

Stone chips on windscreen and one in zone A but under 10mm. Wheel bolts rusty. N/S/R tyre tread down to 2.5mm. Rear shocks wet/weeping. Play in O/S/F strut and both front anti-roll bar link arms twisted.

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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R409 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R409 XGC, 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 R409 XGC registered?

R409 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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