MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front bulkhead flexing around steering rack mount (unable to see bulkhead due to deadening)
both rear dampers have a light misting of oil
both rear tyres have splits between treads
sweat at power steering pump area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)
radiator leaking
Offside Front bulkhead flexing around steering rack mount (unable to see bulkhead due to deadening)
both rear dampers have a light misting of oil
both rear tyres have splits between treads
check engine light is on
sweat at power steering pump area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear shockers starting to leak
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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R533 BLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R533 BLK, 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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R533 BLK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R533 BLK safe to buy?
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