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R422 TFR

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 TFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked but not affecting brake system (3.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor coroded within 30cm of seat mtg (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked but not affecting brake system (3.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,949 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2014 69,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2014 69,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank filler hoseclip loose but not leaking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,152 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,392 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2008 49,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,029 miles

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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R422 TFR is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R422 TFR, 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 R422 TFR registered?

R422 TFR is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R422 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 TFR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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