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R437 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,981 mi
Last recorded177,981 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 177,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 17 Sep 2014 177,959 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Sep 2013 164,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,915 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 155,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,827 miles

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r discs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2011 107,827 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r discs rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,725 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 142,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 134,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 123,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,508 miles

rear exhaust clamp fragile

Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,774 miles

rear tyres starting to wear uneven may cause road noise

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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R437 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R437 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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R437 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 1998.

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