MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wheel arch liners insecure
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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R516 AEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R516 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 R516 AEY registered?
R516 AEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R516 AEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R516 AEY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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