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R407 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 139,265 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 122,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 122,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 110,381 miles

x2 rear rec chang

Fail 22 Aug 2008 110,381 miles

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

x2 rear rec chang

Fail 25 Aug 2007 97,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 97,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 85,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 85,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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R407 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R407 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R407 PCF registered?

R407 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R407 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 PCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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