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R529 ADP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,013 mi
Last recorded102,013 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 ADP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 95,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,828 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,828 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,281 miles

EML light on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,163 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,075 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,702 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,308 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,611 miles

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking grease.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,845 miles

front discs rusty

oil leak

sill covers

surface rust on exaust

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres getting low

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R529 ADP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R529 ADP, 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 R529 ADP registered?

R529 ADP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R529 ADP safe to buy?

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