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R418 PUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,790 mi
Last recorded117,790 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 PUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 117,790 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 112,346 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise engine check warning light stopping on

advise gearbox oil leak

advise idle speed a little higher than normal

advise play in upper steering column

Fail 10 May 2007 112,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise engine check warning lioght stopping on

advise gearbox oil leak

advise idle speed a little high

advise play in upper steering column

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 106,389 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise n/s/f bottom arm rear bush bonding failing

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2006 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise n/s/f bottom arm rear bush bonding failing

advise nails in n/s/r tyre

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise rear number plate marked

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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R418 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R418 PUM, 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 R418 PUM registered?

R418 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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