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R598 SSA

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

269,036 mi
Last recorded269,036 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 SSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 269,036 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak at engine

Fail 22 Apr 2019 269,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover + undercover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 266,457 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 266,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split and perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 263,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear silencer/centre section joint and clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall and dated week 50 1992! advise replacement

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak at resevoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 263,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not release when belt is under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded and leaking excessively (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe leaking from flexible hose to master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear silencer/centre section joint and clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall and dated week 50 1992! advise replacement

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak at resevoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 261,289 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured except side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when rotated

fuel filler pipe jubilee clip broken but not leaking

fuel filter has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2016 261,188 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor rotten next to seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor rotten next to seat (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured except side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when rotated

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when rotated

fuel filler pipe jubilee clip broken but not leaking

fuel filter has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 256,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 256,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2014 253,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 250,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 250,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 250,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 246,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 246,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 231,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 231,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 213,127 miles

Oil leak

engine tappity

unable to check sills skirts fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 213,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tappity

unable to check sills skirts fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2009 194,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

unable to check sills properly plastic skirts fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 194,754 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

unable to check sills properly plastic skirts fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 177,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake hoses have some corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2007 167,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 159,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 159,398 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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R598 SSA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R598 SSA, 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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R598 SSA is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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