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S865 RBJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 RBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 112,831 miles

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)

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 105,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on shoulders of tread may need attension near future

slight corrosion of brake pipe across bulk head

steering rack has slight movement on mountings when steering being rocked from left to right

Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on shoulders of tread may need attension near future

slight corrosion of brake pipe across bulk head

steering rack has slight movement on mountings when steering being rocked from left to right

Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,981 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front discs corroding

Front tyres low

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,981 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front discs corroding

Front tyres low

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,287 miles

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

sill covers fitted

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,435 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 21 Aug 2007 55,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,014 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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S865 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S865 RBJ, 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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S865 RBJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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