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R501 PMO

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,330 mi
Last recorded189,330 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 PMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 189,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 189,347 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 181,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 167,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 161,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 151,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 122,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,075 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge on limit of wear

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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R501 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R501 PMO, 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 R501 PMO registered?

R501 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R501 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 PMO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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