MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
windscreen has a crack outside of drivers view
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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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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What year was R434 PUM registered?
R434 PUM is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R434 PUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R434 PUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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