MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills/inner wheel arches etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear wheel arches and inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on boot floor advise attention (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and assemblies (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
body floor corroding in places
boot floor corroding in places
corrosion on rear axle and assemblies
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor corroding
corrosion on various parts of underbody
exhaust system deteriorating
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor corroding
corrosion on various parts of underbody
exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Amber ABS light on.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake discs worn
Rear exhaust worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front brake discs worn
Rear exhaust worn
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R423 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R423 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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R423 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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