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R61 KUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,699 mi
Last recorded198,699 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 KUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 198,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear disc's rusted

Slight corrosion to bonnet

Pass 24 Sep 2010 198,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear disc's rusted

Slight corrosion to bonnet

Pass 25 Sep 2009 192,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2008 184,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 184,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 174,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 165,060 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 165,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

Pass 29 Jul 2005 154,953 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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R61 KUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R61 KUM, 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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R61 KUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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