MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres close to limit 2mm
covers fitted to outer sills
slight blow from rear silencer & corroded
slight buckle in r/n/s brake disc
steering rack bulkhead mountings flexing
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R438 KGX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R438 KGX, 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 R438 KGX registered?
R438 KGX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R438 KGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R438 KGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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