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PNJ 5

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 5
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 144,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre is over 10 years old

Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,613 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,113 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 137,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 132,500 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2015 127,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,016 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,165 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 120,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 118,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 117,946 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perrish on outer walls

Pass 23 May 2007 117,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 115,389 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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PNJ 5 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PNJ 5, 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 PNJ 5 registered?

PNJ 5 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is PNJ 5 safe to buy?

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