MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R453 FRO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R453 FRO, 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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How do I check the history of R453 FRO?
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What year was R453 FRO registered?
R453 FRO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R453 FRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R453 FRO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R453 FRO have outstanding finance?
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