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R208 PRX

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,320 mi
Last recorded140,320 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 140,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,514 miles

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

rear numberplate water stained

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,579 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,579 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,609 miles

offside front washer jet not hittind screen directly

rear number plate slight water marks

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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R208 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R208 PRX, 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 R208 PRX registered?

R208 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R208 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 PRX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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