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R609 NRC

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 NRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,101 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 126,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,723 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 125,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,151 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 125,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 123,941 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,205 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,842 miles

Under side rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2019 121,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulk head holding steering rack (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under side rusty

Ignition switch faulty

Pass 19 Apr 2018 1,370 miles

Nearside Rear spring bed rusty

Offside Front underside bulk head rusty

underside rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 120,340 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear spring bed rusty

Offside Front underside bulk head rusty

underside rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,370 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,622 miles

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2016 116,622 miles

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

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,426 miles

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

clips on filler pipe under car lose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,550 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted at time of test

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,883 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

top of both front struts starting to rust

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,548 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,257 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel rims

Fail 28 Apr 2006 76,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

slight damage to n/s/f & o/s/f wheel rims

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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R609 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R609 NRC, 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 R609 NRC registered?

R609 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R609 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 NRC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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