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R436 NNW

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,462 mi
Last recorded90,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 NNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear is feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear is feathering on inner edge

Offside Front is on 2mm

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

X 1 nearside rear brake pipe clip broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre perrished/cracking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,944 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre perrished/cracking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,280 miles

Advancing corrosion to both front Macpherson strut casings

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring seats

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch liner

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Oil leaking o/s/r inner wing from roof mechanism

Small chips on screen

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 79,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Advancing corrosion to both front Macpherson strut casings

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring seats

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch liner

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Oil leaking o/s/r inner wing from roof mechanism

Small chips on screen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,314 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front macpherson struts

Both front suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated close to limits

Both rear shock absorbers weaping

Evidence of oil o/s/r inner sill area

Fuel tank straps corroding

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Rear indicators fading

Slight grease weap n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter

Small chips on windscreen

Some grind and grab from parking brake

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,046 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination

stone chips front window screen

Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,005 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them preventing full examination

stone chips front window screen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,996 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes

Knock / rattle from o/s of engine

Minor damage to o/s/r light lens

Oil leaking from o/s/r sill area

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear shocks weak operation

Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes

Knock / rattle from o/s of engine

Minor damage to o/s/r light lens

Oil leaking from o/s/r sill area

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear shocks weak operation

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,102 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Park brake travel high for model

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,457 miles

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)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,127 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,350 miles

both rear tyre side walls perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,574 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2005 55,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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R436 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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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R436 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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