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R101 PJB

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,174 mi
Last recorded144,174 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 144,174 miles

air bag light on

engine check light on

o/s/r inner bulb not working

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2012 144,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 141,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 139,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 139,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 135,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 135,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 126,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 117,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 103,340 miles

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?

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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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.

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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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