MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both n/s tyres perished,slight damage to n/s rear tyre sidewall!
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
jubilee clips to fuel filler and breather corroded
Front bumper insecure at O/S/F
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front bumper insecure at O/S/F
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake lever has low reserve travel
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front numberplate damaged
nearside headlamp water ingress
movement on steering rack mountings
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R505 AEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R505 AEY, 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 R505 AEY registered?
R505 AEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R505 AEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R505 AEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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