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R107 PJB

1998 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,697 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,472 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some rear brake fluctuation

Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,195 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Probable disc (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Probable disc (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some rear brake fluctuation

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

off side front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

off side front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,435 miles

OSR Tyre low on edge.

Some rear brake fluctuation.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 89,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR Tyre low on edge.

Some rear brake fluctuation.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,657 miles

The o/s/front tyre has wear on the outer shoulders which does not constitute 25% of the tread surface.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,622 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,616 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,178 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,072 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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R107 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R107 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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R107 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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