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R422 PUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 PUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,111 miles

both front shocks corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,921 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,939 miles

Oil leak from distributor unit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,478 miles

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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R422 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R422 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 R422 PUM registered?

R422 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R422 PUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 PUM shows 21 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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