MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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 brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R445 FLG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R445 FLG, 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 R445 FLG registered?
R445 FLG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R445 FLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R445 FLG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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