MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre exhaust section in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front headlamp wipers inoperative
exhaust downpipe metal shroud insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front headlamp wipers inoperative
exhaust downpipe metal shroud insecure
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust flexible joint showing signs of wear
nearside and offside rear tyre walls perishing
signs of fluid spillage or leak from brake servo area
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]
exhaust rear silencer badly corroded
front to rear brake pipe at n/s floor section rusty
n/s/r brake pipe rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R420 KSF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R420 KSF, 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 R420 KSF registered?
R420 KSF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R420 KSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 KSF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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