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H11 SEK

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 SEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,878 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres have minor damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both have damage to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Spare wheel well/boot floor corroded

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 134,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres have minor damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both have damage to outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Spare wheel well/boot floor corroded

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 131,897 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))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2025 131,852 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 127,126 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 127,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 113,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,209 miles

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,815 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 100,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,335 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,112 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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H11 SEK is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H11 SEK, 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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H11 SEK is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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