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R115 PJB

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,055 mi
Last recorded171,055 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 171,055 miles

Nearside front macpherson strut corroded

Nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing damaged but still operating ok

Rear centre seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing damaged but still operating ok

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 167,002 miles

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 161,712 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 161,712 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Fail 29 Sep 2009 145,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt buckle housing missing

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Pass 29 Sep 2009 145,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear seat belt buckle housing missing

sill covers fitted unable to check correctly

Pass 3 Oct 2008 127,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 108,757 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2006 92,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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R115 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R115 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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R115 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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