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C80 NEY

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC80 NEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,937 miles

Front both tyres are at2,mm

Offside Rear tyre at 2.mm

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,366 miles

Offside Rear at 2.5mm

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deteriation and slight fraying to rear handbrake cables

Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,372 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,921 miles

off side rear inner tyre wear

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,531 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 2 May 2006 46,011 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 46,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C80 NEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 C80 NEY, 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 C80 NEY registered?

C80 NEY is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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