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R543 SCU

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 SCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle the drivers side door card has been removed to use the mechanical bar to open the door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced red plastic bag covering light lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced red plastic bag covering light lens (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both o/s and n/s lenses have red plastic bags covering lenses (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front window damaged and covered with plastic

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced red plastic bag covering light lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear window damaged and covered with plastic

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window damaged and covered with plastic

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced red plastic bag covering light lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust middlebox corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,055 miles

Both front tyres worn and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn and cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure but not able to slide around

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

centre exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure but not able to slide around

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

centre exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,759 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded / pitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,431 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,586 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 84,986 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 63,933 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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R543 SCU is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc 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 R543 SCU, 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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R543 SCU is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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