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AIG 6544

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,410 mi
Last recorded94,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 6544
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,918 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deteriation but ok.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank support strap corroded but ok at present.

Pass 13 May 2022 93,671 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deteriation but ok at present.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 93,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,558 miles

Rear Exhaust rear silencer showing signs of deteriation, but ok at present.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,473 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,915 miles

Exhaust rear silencer showing signs of deteriating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 92,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,767 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,839 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 90,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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AIG 6544 is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AIG 6544, 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 AIG 6544 registered?

AIG 6544 is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is AIG 6544 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 6544 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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