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R419 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,751 mi
Last recorded115,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,341 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,294 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,736 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R419 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R419 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 PCF registered?

R419 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R419 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 PCF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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