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P15 FOS

1998 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 FOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 136,165 miles

Both rear brake hosses in poor condition

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Gear box noise noted during inspection.

Most brake pipe some corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 136,165 miles

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

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

Both rear brake hosses in poor condition

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Gear box noise noted during inspection.

Most brake pipe some corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 133,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bulkhead Flexing When Steering Is Operated. (No Cracks Visable)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Seat Belt Buckel Poor Operation.

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted.

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield In Secure.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 133,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bulkhead Flexing When Steering Is Operated. (No Cracks Visable)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/R Seat Belt Buckel Poor Operation.

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted.

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield In Secure.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,704 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 118,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 109,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 94,036 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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P15 FOS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P15 FOS, 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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P15 FOS is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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