CarVerify

Free Car Check

N33 AAB

1998 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,083 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear of vehicle on suspension, steering and body components

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2019 115,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear of vehicle on suspension, steering and body components

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2018 115,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear of vehicle on suspension, steering, brakes and body components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2017 113,780 miles

(GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT N/S AND O/S AND REAR N/S AND O/S SUSPESION)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 113,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

(GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT N/S AND O/S AND REAR N/S AND O/S SUSPESION)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 113,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on both Front N/S and O/S and Rear N/S and O/S Suspension

Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,022 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 110,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,462 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,462 miles

Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function BOTH (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

OIL LEAK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid slightly low

rear back box hook rubble slightly deterioated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid slightly low

rear back box hook rubble slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,984 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 30 Aug 2006 53,322 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 53,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N33 AAB is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N33 AAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N33 AAB?

You can check the full history of N33 AAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N33 AAB registered?

N33 AAB is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is N33 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 AAB shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N33 AAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N33 AAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.