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R606 ENB

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 ENB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,529 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)

Rear Rear section exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 108,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Rear Rear section exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 101,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,978 miles

crack in windscreen f/n/s

small wiper blade fitted f/n/s

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,750 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,965 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle at time of test thus not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

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

Pass 23 May 2011 92,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,545 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 85,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,702 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front and near number plates damp ingress

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,872 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 74,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R606 ENB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R606 ENB, 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 R606 ENB registered?

R606 ENB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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