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R419 GGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,983 mi
Last recorded159,983 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 159,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 159,982 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 157,214 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 157,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 150,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake Imbalance 31%

Pass 18 Jun 2013 150,413 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake Imbalance 31%

Pass 26 Jun 2012 145,592 miles

rear box deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,310 miles

front tyres balding on edges!!

rear tyres perished!!!

Fail 24 Jun 2010 132,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres balding on edges!!

rear tyres perished!!!

Pass 29 Jun 2009 126,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 119,568 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 119,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,132 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f spot lamp glass broken

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

steering rack weeping

Fail 22 Jun 2006 107,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

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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R419 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R419 GGP, 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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R419 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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