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R413 BDT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 137,643 miles

fuel filler cap in poor condition

n/s front roadwheel distorted

n/s front tyre low on limit

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 137,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler cap in poor condition

n/s front roadwheel distorted

n/s front tyre low on limit

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s and n/s rear flasher bulbs faded

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 127,915 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

little reserve travel on parking brake

n/s rear bumper end insecure

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to split

slight distortion n/s/r trye

Fail 16 Oct 2009 127,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

little reserve travel on parking brake

n/s rear bumper end insecure

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to split

slight distortion n/s/r trye

Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,462 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 117,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,861 miles

Brake fluid low

Front number plate in poor condition

O/s & n/s front tyres low on limit

O/s/f spring support cuo heavily corroded

Slight damage on o/s/f seatbelt web

Fail 4 Sep 2007 110,861 miles

Brake fluid low

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

O/s & n/s front tyres low on limit

O/s/f spring support cuo heavily corroded

Slight damage on o/s/f seatbelt web

Pass 21 Aug 2006 93,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre heat shield to floor insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2005 81,711 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 81,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R413 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R413 BDT, 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 R413 BDT registered?

R413 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R413 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 BDT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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