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R626 ODM

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,381 mi
Last recorded127,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 ODM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s front track control arm bushes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,040 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,154 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 47,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 41,865 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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R626 ODM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R626 ODM, 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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R626 ODM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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