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R434 PUM

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,525 mi
Last recorded147,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 PUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view

Pass 28 May 2010 137,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,021 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 121,964 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 113,056 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 113,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 101,443 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,366 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R434 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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R434 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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