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R429 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,388 mi
Last recorded122,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 122,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,389 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 119,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,242 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak & under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,420 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak & under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,305 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,127 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,849 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,201 miles

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

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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R429 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R429 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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R429 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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