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R424 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 98,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,478 miles

surface corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,231 miles

EML light on.

Offside Rear Outer wing corroded.

Unable to test rear seats and seatbelts.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,654 miles

Offside Rear Outer wing corroded

unbale to check back seatbelt

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,856 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,126 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,342 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,968 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,968 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective aux belt (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,268 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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R424 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R424 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 R424 PCF registered?

R424 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R424 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 PCF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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