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R893 AGC

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,123 mi
Last recorded143,123 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 143,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front floor at jacking points are corroding

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear coil springs are corroding

front number p[late loose

handbrake has travel near to top

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

nearside rear arch at bottom front repair starting to corrode

nearsidfe front tyre outer wall has damage

offside bottom of windscreen has damage

offside front antirollbar link rod bushes to lower arm has cracks

offside rear door step trim loose

offside rear tyre cracking

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear number plate loose

rear wiper deteriated

Fail 20 May 2009 143,122 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front floor at jacking points are corroding

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear coil springs are corroding

front number p[late loose

handbrake has travel near to top

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge

nearside rear arch at bottom front repair starting to corrode

nearsidfe front tyre outer wall has damage

offside bottom of windscreen has damage

offside front antirollbar link rod bushes to lower arm has cracks

offside rear door step trim loose

offside rear tyre cracking

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear number plate loose

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 136,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 127,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 127,896 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 119,741 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 119,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear number plates fadeing

temporary fuel cap fitted

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R893 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R893 AGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R893 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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