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N800 JDC

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 JDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 149,170 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 149,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 142,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 142,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,568 miles

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 133,563 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front suspension components heavily corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,163 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 122,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,456 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 99,455 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 95,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,232 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 90,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 81,887 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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N800 JDC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N800 JDC, 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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N800 JDC is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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