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R603 OJT

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,762 mi
Last recorded157,762 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 157,762 miles

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

oil pressure light on

Fail 28 Nov 2016 157,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil pressure light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 152,844 miles

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

nearside front headlamp has condensation

Fail 28 Jul 2015 152,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front headlamp has condensation

Fail 25 Jul 2014 144,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 138,401 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,401 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 131,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 125,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 120,947 miles

50% of high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2009 120,947 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

50% of high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 115,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 110,749 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 110,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 108,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 104,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2005 104,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OJT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OJT, 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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What year was R603 OJT registered?

R603 OJT is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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