MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
297,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight binding at offside rear wheel.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight binding at offside rear wheel.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R420 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R420 MVV, 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 MVV registered?
R420 MVV is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 1998.
Is R420 MVV safe to buy?
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