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R462 PCF

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,794 mi
Last recorded185,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 185,794 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 167,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 167,334 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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R462 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R462 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R462 PCF registered?

R462 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R462 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 PCF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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