MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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