MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
airbag warning light indicating a fault
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f tyre wall cracking,exhaust bracket broken though still holding exhaust,oil leaks engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre wall cracking,exhaust bracket broken though still holding exhaust,oil leaks engine
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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R421 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R421 NNW, 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 R421 NNW registered?
R421 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R421 NNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R421 NNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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