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R510 CUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,685 mi
Last recorded166,685 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 CUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 166,685 miles

Off side parking brake cable in poor condition]

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2018 166,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Off side parking brake cable in poor condition]

Off side rear tyre cracking tread to sidewall

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,776 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing / tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 162,408 miles

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

brake fluid level on min

brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 158,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 158,591 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,453 miles

exhaust systems becoming corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 154,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 154,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 151,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 151,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 146,996 miles

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

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR DISCS SURFACE RUST

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 146,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR DISCS SURFACE RUST

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 141,540 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 133,250 miles

Slight smear from front wipers/ Front brake dsics worn and lipped/ Outer sills covered in plastic trm/ Both front tyresare worn on edges/ Both rear tyres are worn on edges ,stepped in tread and are badly cracked/ Screw in tread of off side rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 117,833 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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R510 CUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R510 CUM, 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 R510 CUM registered?

R510 CUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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