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R630 NRC

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,969 mi
Last recorded107,969 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 NRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,969 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear engine mount worn

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2013 107,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front tyres on legal limit

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake increase/decrease @ 38%

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2012 104,148 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake increase/decrease @ 38%

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,246 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,807 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 92,807 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 90,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres close to tread limit on inner edges

both front tyres starting to deteriorate on inside walls

both rear tyres close to tread limit on inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on inside wall

rear exhaust box joining clamp looks corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2006 75,987 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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R630 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R630 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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R630 NRC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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