MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,920 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S?
Based on 1,366 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S16 EFC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S16 EFC, 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 S16 EFC registered?
S16 EFC is a 1998 Saab 9-3 S, first registered on 21 October 1998.
Is S16 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S16 EFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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