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R604 NMJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 NMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 130,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,636 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 122,718 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

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

Fail 30 May 2019 122,691 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,548 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2014 120,115 miles

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

exhaust centre too rear box clamp worn but exhaust secure

Pass 16 May 2013 119,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 114,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 109,518 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 103,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 103,818 miles

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

front No plate slightly obscured

Pass 18 May 2009 97,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 88,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 70,461 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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R604 NMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R604 NMJ, 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 R604 NMJ registered?

R604 NMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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