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R421 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 109,637 miles

engine light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 102,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,778 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 82,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,788 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 76,788 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R421 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R421 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 R421 PCF registered?

R421 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R421 PCF safe to buy?

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