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R180 PGF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 PGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 115,378 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear in engine bay (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,441 miles

h/brake travel on limit both front tyres wearing on inside edge oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 109,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,798 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,572 miles

oil leak very slight weap on steering rack body

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,210 miles

o/s rear wheel slight buckle vacuum pipe split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,661 miles

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,661 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,103 miles

front and rear pads low front tyres tread low o/s rear shocker just started leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,223 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,930 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 67,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,256 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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R180 PGF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R180 PGF, 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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R180 PGF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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