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R642 DDB

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,275 mi
Last recorded189,275 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 DDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 189,275 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear spare wheel corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 189,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear spare wheel corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 187,617 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak

under body showing sign of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 185,378 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 183,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 179,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 177,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 171,390 miles

N/S mirror cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 171,390 miles

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

N/S mirror cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 163,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap damaged but still provides a positive seal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,876 miles

Gear box covered in oil, Suspect distributor leaking???

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 155,876 miles

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

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

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

Gear box covered in oil, Suspect distributor leaking???

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 150,650 miles

AC leak from pipe joint Near compressor

Engine oil leak around distributor area?

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 150,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

AC leak from pipe joint Near compressor

Engine oil leak around distributor area?

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 144,070 miles

Engine oil leak from distributor area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 144,070 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Engine oil leak from distributor area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 137,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,211 miles

Engine Oil Leak From Distributor Area

N/S/F Door Mirror Glass Cracked

N/S/R Number Plate Light Intermitant Operation

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,701 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,481 miles

chip/crack in front windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2008 120,424 miles

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

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

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

chip/crack in front windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2007 114,956 miles

offside front tyre getting low on 2mm

Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 102,023 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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R642 DDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R642 DDB, 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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R642 DDB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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