1998 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · R67 HRO
1998 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 127,938 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R67 HRO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/05/2023
- 127,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R67 HRO MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-3 (R67 HRO) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R67 HRO Mileage History
- 13/05/2022127,526 mi
- 13/05/2022127,526 mi
- 17/05/2023127,938 mi+412 mi
Average of roughly 408 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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