CarVerify

Free Car Check

R620 PDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,238 mi
Last recorded142,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 PDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,238 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 142,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hose clips corroded and missing from fuel tank pipes

Pass 1 May 2018 139,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,629 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 138,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 113,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 105,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,546 miles

front brake discs worn

front gearbox mount defective

nearside front indicator faded white

offside front indicator faded white

Pass 23 Mar 2007 97,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,749 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R620 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R620 PDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R620 PDP?

You can check the full history of R620 PDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R620 PDP registered?

R620 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R620 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 PDP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R620 PDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R620 PDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.