MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both exhaust flexi's breaking up
both front dust covered twisted
front number plate poor condition and insacure
fuel filter covered in greace
head lamp aim tested on level 3
osf wheel tight to turn
slight play both rear top mounts
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R430 HFH 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 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 R430 HFH, 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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How do I check the history of R430 HFH?
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What year was R430 HFH registered?
R430 HFH is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R430 HFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 HFH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R430 HFH have outstanding finance?
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