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PIJ 601

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 601
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,137 miles

Light underbody corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,053 miles

Light underbody corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,562 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,944 miles

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

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

n/s screenwash not working

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,259 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,001 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,492 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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PIJ 601 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PIJ 601, 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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What year was PIJ 601 registered?

PIJ 601 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is PIJ 601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIJ 601 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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