MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
The fuel filler pipe clips have snapped but does not leak fuel
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
The fuel filler pipe clips have snapped but does not leak fuel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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R401 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R401 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 R401 PCF registered?
R401 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is R401 PCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R401 PCF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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