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R440 GGP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible/middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,227 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield fouling rear silencer.

Nearside Rear Inner side light obviously brighter.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

oil residue around engine/gearbox area's.

various brake and suspension components showing age related wear/corrosion.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,227 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield fouling rear silencer.

Nearside Rear Inner side light obviously brighter.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

oil residue around engine/gearbox area's.

various brake and suspension components showing age related wear/corrosion.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 117,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust flexi breaking up but not blowing.

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust flexi breaking up but not blowing.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake ferules corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system poor condition

rear brake ferules corroded

very slight corrosion o/s/r coil spring upper prescribed area

wipers going off screen

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,931 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,108 miles

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

all tryes worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 85,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 77,609 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 72,483 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 72,483 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R440 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 R440 GGP, 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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R440 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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