MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,174 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light on
engine check light on
o/s/r inner bulb not working
o/s/r tyre poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag light on
engine check light on
o/s/r inner bulb not working
o/s/r tyre poor condition
S.R.S. warning lamp illuminated
exhaust flexible section poor condition,minor blows evident
movement evident bulkhead rack mounts unable to assess due to insulation
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear flexible brake hoses badly corroded on swaged ends
wiper blades poor condition
Nearside front antiroll bar drop link poor condition
Offside rear brake disc heavy surface corrosion from standing, some brake drag evident
Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside front antiroll bar drop link poor condition
Offside rear brake disc heavy surface corrosion from standing, some brake drag evident
Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside front antiroll bar link lower stud damaged, borderline pass
Rear brake imbalance on upper limit, border line pass
Rear flexible brake hoses badly corroded on swaged ends borderline pass
SRS waring lamp illuminated
Transmission oil leak evident
Wiper blades poor condition
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front anti roll bar link arm damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R101 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R101 PJB, 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 R101 PJB registered?
R101 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R101 PJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R101 PJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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