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R272 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,325 mi
Last recorded126,325 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,325 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,047 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,447 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,043 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake disc's corroded

slight play in rear axle bush's

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake disc's corroded

slight play in rear axle bush's

Fail 19 Apr 2014 107,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,507 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise engine check light on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,245 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,740 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,721 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,382 miles

outer sills covered,oil leaks,rear exhaust box/clamp heavily corroded & slight blow.

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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R272 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R272 PCF, 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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R272 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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