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R386 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,226 mi
Last recorded127,226 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 127,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 127,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,606 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 120,581 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,330 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,195 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,111 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres have un-even wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,939 miles

20% left front pads

Oil leak

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

tread wearing low nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,528 miles

corrosion around nsr spring mount on chassis rail

nsf wheel arch trim slightly loose

osf tyre 1.6mm

rear brakes getting worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,056 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise o/s/f tyre just under 3mm on the edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,948 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,327 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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R386 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R386 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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What year was R386 PCF registered?

R386 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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