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R503 PMO

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,471 mi
Last recorded197,471 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 PMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 197,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 197,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 182,143 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 182,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 172,711 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 172,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 170,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flex and surface corosion on bulkhead near steering rack and brake servo mount

handbrake cables in poor condition and surface corosion on floor mount

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer coroded

surface corosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2013 165,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

slight flex in bulkhead.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 160,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer showing signs of corosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 153,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 147,490 miles

Flexibility of offside front bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 140,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Pass 31 Jan 2009 140,829 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules

Pass 29 Jan 2008 133,836 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 117,643 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 89,902 miles

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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R503 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R503 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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R503 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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