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S180 VOP

1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,245 mi
Last recorded154,245 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid137,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 VOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 154,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 145,554 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 145,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 135,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 115,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,269 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,298 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 82,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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S180 VOP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 137,574 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S180 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S180 VOP registered?

S180 VOP is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S180 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 VOP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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