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R392 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 111,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,670 miles

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

enging leaking oil

Fail 2 Sep 2011 106,670 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

enging leaking oil

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 92,934 miles

near side door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 92,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

near side door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2007 89,550 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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R392 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R392 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 R392 PCF registered?

R392 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R392 PCF safe to buy?

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