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R603 MBF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 MBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 118,449 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear brake hose connection seems damp

offside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

rear brake pads worn

single lamp out in middle brake lamp

slight oil leak

wiperblades poor clearing of screen (osf wiper split)

Fail 2 May 2012 118,447 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear brake hose connection seems damp

offside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

rear brake pads worn

single lamp out in middle brake lamp

slight oil leak

wiperblades poor clearing of screen (osf wiper split)

Pass 5 May 2011 111,634 miles

only 75% of high level stop light working

Fail 5 May 2011 111,634 miles

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

only 75% of high level stop light working

Pass 25 May 2010 105,490 miles

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

both front shock casings corroding

slight misting of oil at steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 95,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2009 95,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,915 miles

slight leak from pas rack

washers need ublocking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,362 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,950 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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R603 MBF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R603 MBF, 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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R603 MBF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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