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R623 PDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,830 mi
Last recorded140,830 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 PDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 140,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,715 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 139,708 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,279 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,109 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing bold on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs are lipped

oil leak under engine

Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,631 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 132,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing excessively on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,474 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,662 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 102,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner steering inner arm worn

Pass 25 May 2010 94,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 89,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 85,638 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 85,638 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 79,813 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 79,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,747 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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R623 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R623 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

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What year was R623 PDP registered?

R623 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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