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R434 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 102,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,091 miles

E M L on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear / flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,937 miles

E M L on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,555 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,374 miles

battery poorly secured

n/s/f indicator fadind to white

o/s/f strut very rusty

o/s/r tyre castlated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,374 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery poorly secured

n/s/f indicator fadind to white

o/s/f strut very rusty

o/s/r tyre castlated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges(Very close to legal limit)

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

Washers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,906 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside washer jet semi blocked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,541 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 44,541 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

near side and off side front strut housing corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,844 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 23,336 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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R434 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R434 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 R434 PCF registered?

R434 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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