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R504 PMO

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

158,272 mi
Last recorded158,272 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 PMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 158,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 158,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 158,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 158,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 154,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,668 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 121,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 116,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 105,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 81,583 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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R504 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R504 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 R504 PMO registered?

R504 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R504 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 PMO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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