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R436 NMW

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 NMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,179 miles

O/S/F Corrosion on inner arch. not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F Corrosion on inner arch. not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,890 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 108,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,616 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 106,616 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,269 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,316 miles

Front exhuast flexy join corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front exhuast flexy join corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,860 miles

Front inner pads look low

H/brake almost no reserve travel

Misting around OSF shock absorber

OSF indactor bulb slightly white

Rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 98,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front inner pads look low

H/brake almost no reserve travel

Misting around OSF shock absorber

OSF indactor bulb slightly white

Rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 94,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,098 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 87,098 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,550 miles

play in nearside front top shock mountain

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R436 NMW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R436 NMW, 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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R436 NMW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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