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R507 BLF

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 BLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 122,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 121,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated excessively corroded various holes in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced split in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch split (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,210 miles

surface corrosion all over under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,982 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 119,981 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat-nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,772 miles

Offside Rear Cuts to inside of tyre wall

Rear Rear brakes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,168 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,863 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 80,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 72,827 miles

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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R507 BLF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R507 BLF, 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 R507 BLF registered?

R507 BLF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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