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R445 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,540 mi
Last recorded149,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 149,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,991 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,329 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 103,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiperblades poor

Fail 10 Sep 2007 96,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiperblades poor

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 89,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 81,941 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.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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R445 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R445 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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R445 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 1998.

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