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N17 SUT

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,226 mi
Last recorded56,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto88,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 SUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,217 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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N17 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,568 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N17 SUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N17 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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