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R634 PDP

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,729 mi
Last recorded137,729 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 PDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 137,729 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 137,729 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too many exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 126,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 126,866 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 112,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 112,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 100,315 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake slower to react

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slower to react to peddle pressure than nsr (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 91,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 91,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 79,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from the backbox (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have quite a lip indicating getting thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all shock absorbers seem quite weak

Fail 10 May 2018 79,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from the backbox (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have quite a lip indicating getting thin (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release And for centre belt (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passengers (8.2.2)

all shock absorbers seem quite weak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inside tread

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush centre (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,137 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R634 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R634 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.

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R634 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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