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S167 SCA

1998 Saab 9-3 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 S110,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 SCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 138,210 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 138,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Light fluid staining around steering rack. Can not see leak.

Off side front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 130,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyre inner tread's distorted

cleaning ability of wiper blades

exhaust security

operation of horn

Pass 12 Aug 2005 120,883 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 120,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?

Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
7,378
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 44
Direction indicator incorrect colour 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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S167 SCA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,067 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S167 SCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S167 SCA registered?

S167 SCA is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S167 SCA safe to buy?

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