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R614 NRC

1998 Saab 9-3

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

183,040 mi
Last recorded183,040 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 NRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 183,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body/ offside rear arch corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2019 183,040 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both coil spring lower seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body/ offside rear arch corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 178,537 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Fail 22 Feb 2018 178,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 178,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 175,066 miles

all brake discs corroded due to standing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 175,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 171,316 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2016 171,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 167,113 miles

brake pies painted

off side front yre cracking in tread

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2015 167,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pies painted

off side front yre cracking in tread

uneven wear near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 163,045 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes coated in underseal

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 160,046 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2013 160,042 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 157,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 157,363 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 154,740 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system corroding +blowing very slightly

ns wiper blade split sligtly

screen chiped

Fail 26 Jan 2010 150,384 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding +blowing very slightly

ns wiper blade split sligtly

screen chiped

Pass 27 Jan 2009 144,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 142,021 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 142,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 136,759 miles

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

both front shockabsorbers corroded

uneven wear on rear tyres and in poor condition and worn to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2006 129,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 129,242 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 117,935 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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R614 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R614 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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R614 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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