MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light is on
ehaust system corroded with minor leak
engine oil leak
f/n/s tyre worn on outside edge
o/s wiper perished
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
air bag light is on
ehaust system corroded with minor leak
engine oil leak
f/n/s tyre worn on outside edge
front number plate damaged
o/s wiper perished
airbag light is on
both front shock absorbers are corroded
centre stop light elements failure
rear number plate will soon need replacement
steering play should be checked
steering rack is damp
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
airbag light is on
both front shock absorbers are corroded
centre stop light elements failure
rear number plate will soon need replacement
steering play should be checked
steering rack is damp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 SEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R53 SEG, 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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How do I check the history of R53 SEG?
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What year was R53 SEG registered?
R53 SEG is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R53 SEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 SEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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